Is Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 29 April 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 23rd of 61 primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School

Q: What are Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 60% of pupils at Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Church Lane, Farrington Gurney, Bristol, BS39 6TY

Local ranking23rd of 61 primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 29 April 2025.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 60.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 13.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 73.0%
Writing (Expected): 80.0%
Maths (Expected): 60.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 67.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 15

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 93
Boys: 45 (54%)
Girls: 39 (46%)
Capacity: 105 (80% full)
SEND: 16.1%
FSM Eligible: 6.5%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.2%
SEN Support: 12.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 6.3
Budget per Pupil: £7,667/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 3.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 96.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.1%
White Other: 1.1%

96.8%

White British

2.1%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

1.1%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01761452419

office@farrington.mnsp.org.uk

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Church Lane

Bristol, South West

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Administrative

URN: 144281
UKPRN: 10062884
Establishment No.: 3089
Trust: MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP

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