William Cobbett Primary School has closed (Tuesday 30 June 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now William Cobbett Primary School.
William Cobbett Primary School, Farnham
William Cobbett Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Farnham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 10th-highest of the 11 schools in Farnham with published results, and 9,595th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.4 first-choice applications for every place. It was 93% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Surrey (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
William Cobbett Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at William Cobbett Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 66% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 79% in Surrey and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 71% in reading and 66% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at William Cobbett Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 42 families put William Cobbett Primary School as their first choice and 121 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 14 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at William Cobbett Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to William Cobbett Primary School are William Cobbett Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Badshot Lea Village Infant School (0.7 miles, Good); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 94% maths); and Hale Nursery & Primary Academy (1.1 miles, Good, 73% reading, 63% maths).
William Cobbett Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
William Cobbett Primary SchoolBadshot Lea Village Infant SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolHale Nursery & Primary Academy
Who goes there
14.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 10.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (80%), Asian (7%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 59 pupils (11.5%) received SEN support and 52 (10.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism. The school has a SEN unit for pupils with particular needs.
Staffing
William Cobbett Primary School had 34 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Aldershot Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mill Stream (adjacent), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood William Cobbett Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, William Cobbett Primary School issued 26 suspensions, 5.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from July 2018, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2018 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
14.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 71% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 66% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 60% to 68% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.2
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
27.0
KS2
16
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with William Cobbett Primary School
Term dates
William Cobbett Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Surrey. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 19 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 28 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Tuesday 21 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 19 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to William Cobbett Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. William Cobbett Primary School is in Surrey; for families living there:
- Surrey's school travel policy: Travel Assistance Policy for under 16s
- How to apply: Apply online for under 16 travel help
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at William Cobbett Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
485 pupils
520 places
35 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Farnham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Farnham
Across Surrey council
Places available
13,004
Applications
11,426
Got 1st preference
89.8%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
59
SEN Support
52
EHC Plans
21.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
511
Total Pupils
265
Boys
246
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
34
Teachers
14.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,064
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,125
Per pupil
£2671k
Total funding
£95k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
14.3%
Persistent absence
470
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about William Cobbett Primary School
What are SATs results like at William Cobbett Primary School?
Of the pupils at William Cobbett Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 66% did so in maths.
What is William Cobbett Primary School's Ofsted rating?
William Cobbett Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for William Cobbett Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When William Cobbett Primary School is oversubscribed, Surrey allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at William Cobbett Primary School?
William Cobbett Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 520 places.
How big are the classes at William Cobbett Primary School?
Classes at William Cobbett Primary School average 26.2 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to William Cobbett Primary School?
William Cobbett Primary School has around 511 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at William Cobbett Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at William Cobbett Primary School in 2024/25. 14.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to William Cobbett Primary School?
Apply through Surrey's coordinated admissions process, naming William Cobbett Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are William Cobbett Primary School's term dates?
William Cobbett Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Surrey. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 19 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 28 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Tuesday 21 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 19 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
Where is William Cobbett Primary School?
William Cobbett Primary School is at Weybourne Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9ER.
Source: Surrey term dates