Is William Cobbett Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 27 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are William Cobbett Primary School's SATs results?

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

How do I apply for a place at William Cobbett Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at William Cobbett 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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William Cobbett Primary School

Weybourne Road, Farnham, GU9 9ER

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

480

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 27 March 2024.

Continues from William Cobbett Primary School (URN 125077) since 1 February 2026. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 60.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 78.0%
Writing (Expected): 68.0%
Maths (Expected): 66.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 74.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 96

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 480
Capacity: 480 (0% full)
SEND: 20.8%
FSM Eligible: 14.4%
EAL: 9.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 9.8%
SEN Support: 11.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 24.1
Budget per Pupil: £7,436/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 83.7%
Asian Pakistani: 2.3%
Asian Other: 2.1%
White Other: 1.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.9%
Mixed Other: 1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi: 1.5%
Other: 1.3%

83.7%

White British

2.3%

Asian Pakistani

2.1%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

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Weybourne Road

Farnham, South East

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Administrative

URN: 152372
UKPRN: 10099888
Establishment No.: 2478
Trust: WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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