South Farnham Primary School has been named the 10th best primary school in England by The Sunday Times Parent Power rankings.

The Ofsted ‘outstanding’ school, based in Lower Bourne and Menin Way, also retained its number one spot as best performing primary in Surrey.

The league table is based on the percentage of pupils who achieved their expected grade in the 2023 SATs tests. 

A second South Farnham Educational Trust school, The Raleigh School in West Horsley, was also highly ranked in 11th place nationally and 2nd in Surrey.

The South Farnham Trust ensures children not only achieve well academically, but they also receive a rich curriculum including performing arts, sport, and music
The South Farnham Trust ensures children not only achieve well academically, but they also receive a rich curriculum including performing arts, sport, and music (South Farnham School)

This marks a significant achievement from a few years ago when in 2020 it placed 257th.

And another school in the trust, Highfield South Farnham, was ranked Surrey’s seventh-best school.

The Times Parent Power report comes at a time where the latest data shows that across the country combined reading writing and maths levels are still lower than they were before Covid.

A spokesman said the South Farnham Educational Trust is “extremely proud” of its achievements which “represent the dedication and collaborative effort of staff”.