Farmor's School

A good academy converter school in Gloucestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Farmor's School.

Fairford, GL74JQ Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
55.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.03
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 74.2%
Continue in education or training
43.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 50.0%
Sustained employment
81.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 42.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 September 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
The Park
Fairford, GL74JQ
Phone
1285712302
Website
farmors.gloucs.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137097
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
The Park, Fairford, GL7 4JQ
Website
http://www.farmors.gloucs.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FARMOR'S SCHOOL
Capacity
1,012 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,035
Free School Meals
10.9% (113 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (31 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
50.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
42.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
4.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
44%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
105 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
74.2 (+22.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.1 (+10.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
64 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
129
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,035 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(9 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(15 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(42 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Integrity Fellowship Endeavour Learning

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcomes readers to Farmor’s School, describing it as a fully comprehensive 11–18 school that prioritises high student thinking (“Every Student Thinking Hard”) and character development through core values of Integrity, Fellowship and Endeavour, with a calm, supportive environment and modern facilities.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh's Award Eco Club Book Club

Facilities

Modern science labs Sports facilities Sixth Form Learning Resource Centre Two huge fields Poly-tunnel Library

Curriculum Highlights

Diversity of the curriculum with free choice of GCSE and A Level subjects Strong academic core taught by experienced, specialist teachers Well-resourced Library and Sixth Form Learning Resource Centre (LRC) for study Curriculum supports progression towards a range of destinations from apprenticeships to higher education

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions for September 2026. Online application facility opens 3 September 2025. Grammar School Entrance Test Day on 13 September 2025. Local authorities will provide information on how to apply in September 2025. Application deadline: 31 October 2025. Allocation Day: 2 March 2026. Waiting list and appeals process runs May–July 2026 with related deadlines (e.g., wait list responses due by mid-April 2026). Induction days for new Year 7 pupils, and arrangements for admissions to Years 8–11 are through appointment with school staff (Amanda Sampson).

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