Overall Oxbridge
#1,064
3 ranked schools · -150 places vs Eng avg #914 of 1,974
Applications
108
Offers
23
Offer rate21.3%
-1.1 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 22.4%
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.
20
Primary
schools
5
Secondary
schools
2
Post-16
colleges
3
Special
schools
of which4sixth forms·6faith30 total
Area Performance
Farnborough schools rank in the top 55% 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
EliteExcellentGoodDeveloping
Farnborough vs England distribution
National Rank
Top 55%
Across all ranked Farnborough schools
Top 58%Primaryavg #8,662 of 14,825
Top 58%Secondaryavg #2,196 of 3,810
Top 40%Sixth formavg #1,010 of 2,525
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
#8,662
-8 pts vs medianmedian 7,413
top 58% of 14,825
% 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
#8,662
-8 pts vs medianmedian 7,413
top 58% of 14,825
% 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
#2,196
-8 pts vs medianmedian 1,905
top 58% of 3,810
% 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
#2,196
-8 pts vs medianmedian 1,905
top 58% of 3,810
% 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
#1,010
+10 pts vs medianmedian 1,263
top 40% of 2,525
% 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
#1,010
+10 pts vs medianmedian 1,263
top 40% of 2,525
% 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%
Oxford
#217
3 ranked schools · +36 places vs Eng avg #253 of 1,193
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 1,871
Applications
43
Offers
16
Offer rate37.2%
+7.8 pts vs Eng avgEng avg 29.4%
Top 3 Primary Schools
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Farnborough town
Top 3 Secondary Schools
2026
Farnborough town
Top 3 Sixth Forms
2026
Farnborough town
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School profiles in Farnborough
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