Folly Hill Infant Academy is a primary school in Farnham, serving pupils aged 5 to 7. The school is a academy converter 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.
Folly Hill Infant Academy currently has around 68 pupils on roll, which is about 76% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 10.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (70.6%). pakistani pupils make up about 11.8%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Coniston Drive, Farnham, GU9 0DB |
| Website: | www.follyhill.kite.academy |
| Telephone: | 01252716121 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Surrey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Clare Freeman |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 148883 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 90 |
| Number of Pupils: | 68 |
| Number of Boys: | 34 |
| Number of Girls: | 34 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 70.60% | 48 |
| Pakistani | 11.80% | 8 |
| African | 4.40% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.90% | 2 |
| Indian | 2.90% | 2 |
| Other White | 2.90% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 2.90% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.50% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folly Hill Infant Academy Coniston Drive , Folly Hill GU9 0DB | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Folly Hill Infant School Coniston Drive , Folly Hill GU9 0DB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hale School Upper Hale , GU9 0LR | - not rated | 619 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hale First School Upper Hale , GU9 0LR | - not rated | 619 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hale Nursery & Primary Academy Upper Hale , GU9 0LR | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Middle School Upper Hale , GU9 0LR | - not rated | 619 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnham Heath End School Hale Reeds , GU9 9BN | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnham Heath End School Hale Reeds , GU9 9BN | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnham Heath End Hale Reeds , GU9 9BN | 3out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic School Weybourne Road , GU9 9HF | 4out of 4 | 2,415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic School Weybourne Road , GU9 9HF | - not rated | 2,415 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnham College Morley Road , GU9 8LU | - not rated | 2,963 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University for the Creative Arts Falkner Road , GU9 7DS | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 41 West Street , GU9 7DX | - not rated | 2,181 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Abbey School Menin Way , GU9 8DY | - not rated | 3,104 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Menin Way , GU9 8DY | 4out of 4 | 3,104 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.