Open Other Primary Mixed

Highfield South Farnham School

Weydon Lane, Farnham, GU9 8QH
Part of: SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Highfield South Farnham School
Farnham, GU9 8QH
487 Pupils
210 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
15.90% FSM %
236 Boys
251 Girls
About Highfield South Farnham School

Highfield South Farnham School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Farnham, Surrey, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 487 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: William Neighbour.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Surrey
Region South East
Administrative District Waverley
Parliamentary Constituency Farnham and Bordon
Ward Farnham Firgrove
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Opened 01-02-2015
UKPRN 10048239
URN 141667
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Gemma Dunbar Chair of Local Governing Body 28/02/2024 27/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Susan Shoveller Chair of Local Governing Body 04/02/2019 02/06/2025 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Laura Anthony Local Governor 11/06/2020 10/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs June Birch Local Governor 20/04/2023 19/04/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Peter Brinsden Local Governor 25/03/2015 24/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Catherine Hirst Local Governor 01/10/2023 30/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Bethany Lloyd-Perks Local Governor 14/11/2025 13/11/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr William Neighbour Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Emma Nicholson Local Governor 13/11/2025 12/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nigel Oates Local Governor 01/07/2019 30/06/2027 Elected by parents
Mr John Pownall Local Governor 01/02/2015 29/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanna Stonehill Local Governor 27/11/2022 26/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
0.8 km • Farnham
Other
Potters Gate CofE Primary School
0.83 km • Farnham
Other
The Ridgeway School
0.85 km • Farnham
Other
Weydon School
0.93 km • Farnham
Other
University for the Creative Arts
1.12 km • Farnham
Other
St Peter's CofE Primary School
1.15 km • Farnham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Highfield South Farnham School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Farnham, Surrey.
Highfield South Farnham School has 487 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Highfield South Farnham School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Highfield South Farnham School is Mr William Neighbour.
Highfield South Farnham School is at Weydon Lane, Farnham, GU9 8QH, in the Surrey local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Highfield South Farnham School: Does not have a sixth form.
Highfield South Farnham School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr William Neighbour
Weydon Lane, Farnham, GU9 8QH
01252721079
www.highfieldsouthfarnham.org
Location
GU9 8QH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141667
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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