Summary

Part of Xavier Catholic Education Trust
School name
St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School
Address
Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8BQ
School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
Age range
4 to 11
Size
419 pupils enrolled
Website address
http://www.stpolycarps.surrey.sch.uk/ (opens in new tab)

About St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School

St. Polycarp’s Catholic Primary School is a vibrant, two-form entry school at the heart of Farnham, just a short walk from the town centre, train station, and beautiful green spaces.

Our school has a well-established reputation for excellence in education and for nurturing a lifelong love of learning. We value creativity, independence, and ambition for every child. At St. Polycarp’s, Gospel values shape our ethos and teaching, helping children face challenges with confidence and resilience. We celebrate the uniqueness of every child and ensure that all are valued and supported.

Our vision is simple yet powerful: ‘We love, learn, grow and flourish together’.

We are proud to share that in March 2025, Ofsted inspected our school and judged us Outstanding in all five areas assessed—a testament to the dedication of our staff, the enthusiasm of our pupils, and the strength of our community.

You’ll find a welcoming, friendly staff team and a supportive, forward-thinking leadership group committed to innovation and best practice. To enrich learning, we have a dedicated music teacher and PE teacher who deliver high-quality specialist teaching across all year groups.

Our children are wonderfully curious, full of potential, and eager to grow and we are deeply passionate about helping them flourish in every aspect of their lives.

As a proud member of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust, we are committed to nurturing talent, developing future leaders, and offering exceptional opportunities for professional growth and career progression. We warmly welcome applications from everyone Catholics, those of other Christian denominations, people of all faiths, and those of no faith. What matters most to us is a shared dedication to supporting our children, embodying our values, and contributing to a joyful, caring school community where every individual is respected and every voice is valued. If you are inspired by the idea of making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Location and map

Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8BQ

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