I am delighted to welcome you to Farmor’s School, an educational setting that offers a rich, stimulating and rewarding learning experience.

As a fully comprehensive 11-18 school, we support young people to be the best they possibly can, regardless of their background. We aspire for our students to make great progress in terms of academic outcomes, which is why our approach in the classroom starts with “Every Student Thinking Hard”.

We also believe that our central role is to develop character, so that our students become responsible, proactive citizens. We are therefore driven by a set of core values, which form the basis of everything we do:

Integrity – we act with a moral purpose, with respect, with honesty and, as a result, build trusting relationships.

Fellowship – we are open, inclusive, tolerant and kind. Working together, we engender a sense of belonging and shared purpose.

Endeavour – we approach challenges with tenacity and creativity. We learn from our failure and come to understand ourselves better.

Farmor's School offers something unique, which is why many of our students travel some distance to study here; from Swindon, Cricklade, and villages from miles around. Founded in 1738, the school has a sense of history and tradition which few comprehensive schools can lay claim to. Set in the Cotswold town of Fairford and surrounded by beautiful countryside, we offer a calm and pleasant environment.

However, do not be fooled into thinking that Farmor's School is a sleepy retreat. The school is equipped with excellent facilities including modern science labs, sports facilities and a dedicated Sixth Form Learning Resource Centre. The thriving arts culture, successful sports teams and outdoor pursuits activities ensure students are engaged in the wider life of the school, building character and resilience on their journey through Farmor’s.

I am determined to build further on what has already been achieved. As a parent myself, I know how much trust and faith is placed in our school. If you share our aspirations and want to join us in making Farmor’s School an unrivalled place to learn and work, then we hope to welcome you soon.

Mark Surowiec

Headteacher