Farnham Common Infant School, based in Slough, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Farnham Common Infant School currently has around 183 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.6% boys and 51.4% girls. Around 9.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 42.1%. indian pupils make up about 19.7% , followed by pakistani at 10.4%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Beaconsfield Road, Slough, SL2 3HS |
| Website: | www.farnhamcommonvillageschools.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01753645899 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Masters |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110344 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/01/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 206 |
| Number of Pupils: | 183 |
| Number of Boys: | 89 |
| Number of Girls: | 94 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13% | 8.2% |
| White British | 42.10% | 77 |
| Indian | 19.70% | 36 |
| Pakistani | 10.40% | 19 |
| Other Asian | 8.20% | 15 |
| Other White | 6.00% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 4.90% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 3 |
| Irish | 1.60% | 3 |
| African | 1.60% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnham Common Infant School Beaconsfield Road , Farnham Common SL2 3HS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnham Common Junior School Sherbourne Walk , SL2 3TZ | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stoke Poges School Rogers Lane , Stoke Poges SL2 4LN | 3out of 4 | 2,607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School Church Road , SL2 3AW | - not rated | 3,033 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dropmore Infant School Littleworth Road , Dropmore SL1 8PF | 3out of 4 | 3,142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Poges Middle School Rogers Lane , Stoke Poges SL2 4LN | - not rated | 2,607 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood School Long Readings Lane , SL2 1QE | - not rated | 2,957 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School Long Readings Lane , SL2 1QE | - not rated | 2,957 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldicott School Crown Lane , Farnham Royal SL2 3SL | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dair House School Bishops Blake , Beaconsfield Road SL2 3BY | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmstead School Holmstead House , Gerrards Cross Road SL2 4EX | - not rated | 2,420 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbour Vale School Farnham Road , Farnham Royal SL2 3AE | 3out of 4 | 3,147 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbour Vale School Farnham Road , Farnham Royal SL2 3AE | - not rated | 3,248 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.