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EnglandFarnborough

Schools in Farnborough

England's historic aviation and aerospace centre, Farnborough anchors the Rushmoor district of Hampshire with a reputation for engineering excellence spanning more than a century. The Royal Aircraft Establishment and biennial Farnborough International Airshow have established the town as a primary hub for aviation innovation, attracting families seeking careers in these specialist professional fields. Schools in Farnborough and North Camp are among the most sought-after postcodes for family relocation in the commuter belt, with their catchments drawing parents competing for places. South Farnborough, Prospect Estate and Cove extend the residential character. Farnborough Main station provides South Western Main Line services to London Waterloo in approximately forty-five minutes. Approximately 61,000 residents live in the area today.

Area Performance

Farnborough schools rank in the top 52% of England

Across 21 primary, secondary and sixth-form schools, state and independent. The average Find My School Inspection Score is 7.54/10, +0.11 vs England.

Find My School Inspection Band

8% Elite

Distribution across all Farnborough schools

8%
19%
58%
15%
EliteExcellentGoodDeveloping

Farnborough vs England distribution

National Rank

Top 52%

Across all ranked Farnborough schools

Top 58%Primaryavg #8,683 of 14,978
Top 57%Secondaryavg #2,089 of 3,680
Top 21%Sixth formavg #499 of 2,376

Primary schools: 12 schools (state + independent)

LocalEngland avg
Average FMS Inspection Score
7.3/10
-0.01 vs Eng avgEng avg 7.3/10
Average national rank
#8,683
-8 pts vs medianmedian 7,489

top 58% of 14,978

% reaching expected RWM standardstate
59%
-3 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 62%
% reaching higher RWM standardstate
7%
-1 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 8%
Average FMS Inspection Score
7.3/10
-0.01 vs Eng avgEng avg 7.3/10
Average national rank
#8,683
-8 pts vs medianmedian 7,489

top 58% of 14,978

% reaching expected RWM standardstate
59%
-3 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 62%
% reaching higher RWM standardstate
7%
-1 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 8%

Secondary schools: 5 schools (state + independent)

LocalEngland avg
Average FMS Inspection Score
7.1/10
-0.30 vs Eng avgEng avg 7.4/10
Average national rank
#2,089
-7 pts vs medianmedian 1,840

top 57% of 3,680

% achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A)state
55%
-1 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 56%
Attainment 8 score (out of 90)state
52.2
+13.1 vs Eng avgEng avg 39.1
Average FMS Inspection Score
7.1/10
-0.30 vs Eng avgEng avg 7.4/10
Average national rank
#2,089
-7 pts vs medianmedian 1,840

top 57% of 3,680

% achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A)state
55%
-1 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 56%
Attainment 8 score (out of 90)state
52.2
+13.1 vs Eng avgEng avg 39.1

Sixth form schools: 4 schools (state + independent)

LocalEngland avg
Average FMS Inspection Score
8.7/10
+0.96 vs Eng avgEng avg 7.7/10
Average national rank
#499
+29 pts vs medianmedian 1,188

top 21% of 2,376

% A*-A at A-Level
39%
+14 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 25%
% A*-B at A-Level
67%
+17 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 50%
Average FMS Inspection Score
8.7/10
+0.96 vs Eng avgEng avg 7.7/10
Average national rank
#499
+29 pts vs medianmedian 1,188

top 21% of 2,376

% A*-A at A-Level
39%
+14 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 25%
% A*-B at A-Level
67%
+17 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 50%

Overall Oxbridge

#1,064

3 ranked schools · -150 places vs Eng avg #914 of 1,984

Applications

108

Offers

23

Offer rate21.3%
-1.1 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 22.4%

Oxford

#217

3 ranked schools · +36 places vs Eng avg #253 of 1,198

Applications

65

Offers

7

Offer rate10.8%
-4.3 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 15.1%

Cambridge

#1,080

3 ranked schools · -307 places vs Eng avg #773 of 1,881

Applications

43

Offers

16

Offer rate37.2%
+7.8 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 29.4%
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