Brighton Hill Community School
Brighton Hill Community School is a popular, over-subscribed and thriving secondary school based in Basingstoke, Hampshire. This 11 – 16 school has grown from 502 to over 1,292 pupils in six years and joined the Trust in June 2023. OFSTED have praised school leaders for the creation 'of a positive culture of ambition and high expectations amongst staff and pupils' and changed the school's previously 'Requires Improvement' grading to 'Good' with three 'Outstanding' grades within (April 2022). The school works as an ECF delivery partner for the SFET Teaching School Hub and launched an Initial Teacher Training centre for South Farnham SCITT.
Busbridge Infant School
Busbridge Infant School is set in the beautiful town of Godalming, Surrey and is very popular within the community with over 160 children on roll. The school became a member of South Farnham Educational Trust in April 2022. The staff are fully committed to providing an enjoyable, quality education for all children within a friendly atmosphere where they can fulfil their potential, grow in confidence and most importantly be safe and happy.
Great Bookham School
Great Bookham School is a two-form entry school, with more than 255 children, situated at the heart of Great Bookham village in Surrey. The school joined SFET in July 2022 and, with the support of the Trust, opened a pre-school in May 2023. The recent OFSTED inspection (February 2025) highlighted the exceptional strengths of this school, with 'Outstanding' ratings in Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Early Years Provision. Inspectors praised the school's warm, family-like atmosphere, high academic achievement, exemplary behaviour, and rich curriculum that supports all learners, including those with SEND. The report also celebrated a strong community spirit, effective leadership, and commitment to pupils’ broader development and well-being. We are incredibly proud of our school and every pupil in it. At Great Bookham School we create an environment in which every child is nurtured and cared for. Through our broad and balanced curriculum we strive to ensure our pupils reach their full potential - academically, emotionally and socially.
Highfield South Farnham School
Highfield South Farnham is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' (2024) Primary and Nursery school that stands on an attractive two-acre site sitting in the south of Farnham. The school opened in February 2015 as part of South Farnham Educational Trust, welcoming pupils in the age range 3-11 years and is thriving with 468 children. The learning environment includes a well-equipped library, a music studio including three small group learning rooms, an additional learning zone and food technology area. A multi-purpose hall, used on a daily basis, offers a full range of gymnastic apparatus and performance space. The two acres of play area include grassed sports fields, an AstroTurf area, EYFS playground, a netball court and purpose built outside classroom surrounded by woodland.
Kings Furlong Infant School and Nursery
A two-form entry infant school and nursery in Basingstoke with 215 children on roll. The nursery continues to grow, the school is highly inclusive, rich in cultural diversity and brimming with energy and ambition. The school joined SFET on 1st September 2024.
Normandy Village School
Normandy Village School, a one-form entry primary school with 193 children in the heart of Normandy (West Surrey). The school joined SFET on 1st July 2024.
South Farnham School
South Farnham School is situated on two sites, one in Menin Way and the other in The Bourne. It is an ‘Outstanding’ school, an RSHE hub, a Teaching School Hub and the Accredited Body for the South Farnham SCITT. South Farnham is the designated Academy Sponsor. 848 pupils attend this popular primary school (ages 4-11). You would be very welcome to visit South Farnham School to see the school, talk to the children and staff and experience first-hand the excellent facilities and outstanding learning environment that we offer all our children.
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke, a secondary school for 914 pupils aged 11 to 16 years. The school joined SFET on 1st June 2024. The original Blue Coat School was opened by Richard Aldworth, a successful London merchant in the 1600s. He started a school in Basingstoke at a time when education was in its infancy.
The Raleigh School
The Raleigh School is a popular two-form entry primary school in the semi-rural village of West Horsley, near Guildford. The school became part of the South Farnham Education Trust in July 2017 and was graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in December 2017. The school retained 'Outstanding' during an Ofsted inspection in 2024. It is set within an attractive site boasting brand-new play and adventure areas, an early years play village and offers an outstanding learning environment for all 434 children.
Wallace Fields Infant School & Nursery
Wallace Fields is a thriving two form entry, friendly, caring infant school and Shining Stars Nursery in Ewell with 241 children. The school joined South Farnham Educational Trust in September 2021 and has been recognised as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted (December 2021). The school works as an ECF delivery partner for SFET Teaching School hub, offering primary training to ECTs in the region.
The Priory Primary School
Our School is a small primary school situated in the picturesque hamlet of Pamber End, North Hampshire. There are 190 children in seven classes. The school provides a happy stimulating environment where children love to learn. It provides an excellent education for all and offers a wealth of opportunities that enable children to develop key skills that will last them a lifetime.
Wood Street Infant School & Nursery
Wood Street Infant School joined SFET in July 2026. This small village school serves 90 pupils aged 4-7, with an exciting new nursery opening in September 2026. Federated with Worplesdon Primary School, children transition seamlessly from Year 2 at Wood Street to Year 3 at Worplesdon. In our most recent Ofsted inspection (January 2025), we were rated Good across all areas. Inspectors described a school with "lots of smiles" where "positive relationships built on trust permeate the school" and pupils are "curious to learn more." Parents value our "nurturing and inclusive atmosphere" and the "strong sense of community." We create a magical start to every child's educational journey, helping our youngest learners develop confidence, resilience and independence. Our school values help pupils build resilience, with children proudly speaking about 'bouncing back' when faced with something tricky. At Wood Street, every child is known and valued in our small, caring village community where they gain the strong foundations needed for their journey through primary school.
Worplesdon Primary School
Worplesdon Primary School joined SFET in July 2026. Located in Guildford, we serve 552 pupils aged 4-11 with a unique structure: two-form entry in infants (with a third class at our federated school, Wood Street Infants) and three-form entry in juniors. In our most recent Ofsted inspection (April 2025), we were rated Good overall, with Outstanding grades for Personal Development and Early Years Provision. Inspectors praised us as "full of happy pupils" where relationships are "kind and caring," noting that "the school is highly ambitious for every pupil." Our carefully sequenced curriculum runs from early years to Year 6, with all pupils accessing the full breadth, including through 'the Haven' – our specialist provision for pupils with autistic spectrum disorder. Pupils' character development is exceptional, with "an in-depth understanding about the school values" and "high levels of respect and empathy to others." Parents value our nurturing ethos and how every child is treated as an individual. Our vision for pupils 'to develop a love for learning and life' is shared by all.
Our Teaching School Hub is one of 87 centres of excellence for teaching training and development in the country. We provide high-quality professional development to teachers in over 300 schools and at each stage of their career (from TA to executive leadership), outstanding teacher training and appropriate body services.
South Farnham SCITT - an Ofsted Outstanding (July 2023) primary and secondary Initial Teacher Training partnership of over 250 schools across the South-East. Nationally recognised within the DfE to be at the forefront of school-based training.