University for the Creative Arts, Farnham
University for the Creative Arts is a school for pupils in Farnham.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
University for the Creative Arts in detail
University for the Creative Arts in its own words
In its own words: "We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all students, staff and visitors. This means removing physical, digital and systemic barriers to ensure everyone can navigate and participate fully in university life with confidence and ease. Many of our studios and teaching facilities feature accessible workstations and equipment."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Farnham Rail Station, about 1000 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Hart (adjacent), 350 metres away.
Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from University for the Creative Arts
UCA hosts the launch of October Craft Month 2026
10 Sep 2026
UCA Trio triumphs at World Illustration Awards 2026
9 Sep 2026
Talented artists shortlisted for Platform Graduate Award 2026
7 Sep 2026
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Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 26
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 26 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 21 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Across Surrey council
Places available
12,569
Applications
11,986
Got 1st preference
81.3%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
Questions parents ask about University for the Creative Arts
What is the catchment area for University for the Creative Arts?
No fixed boundary. When University for the Creative Arts is oversubscribed, Surrey allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to University for the Creative Arts?
Apply through Surrey's coordinated admissions process, naming University for the Creative Arts on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near University for the Creative Arts?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 26 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 21 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Where is University for the Creative Arts?
University for the Creative Arts is at Falkner Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)