Farlington School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
411
AGES
0 - 18
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Independent School
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING

How Does The School Perform?

Inspection
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Independent Schools Inspectorate
(22/02/2024)
Full Report - All Reports
99%
NATIONAL AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths
59%
NATIONAL AVG. 45%
GCSE Grade 5 (strong pass) or above in both English and maths
9%
NATIONAL AVG. 17%
3 A levels at AAB or higher inc. two facilitating subjects
DATA
GUIDE

Secondary Data
Explained for parents
30.85
A level average point score
INDEPENDENT AVERAGE 35.6
C
Average A level result
INDEPENDENT AVERAGE B-
Day and Full Boarding
Boarding Type
Available
Scholarship Status
£2,711
to
£8,193
Day Fees Per Term
(excluding VAT)
33.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 15.0%
Pupils with SEN support
NURSERY

Co-educational nursery

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PREP

Preparatory school

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School Video

School Prospectus

Strood Park
Horsham
RH12 3PN
01403 282573

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School Description

Founded in 1896, Farlington School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school and nursery, providing exceptional, all-round education for boys and girls aged 6 months to 18 years. Located on the West Sussex/Surrey border, Farlington School enjoys a location that is both idyllic and convenient, just 25 minutes' drive from Gatwick Airport and within easy reach of central London and the South Coast. We are very proud to be the only all-through co-educational independent school in the Horsham area.

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Farlington School Parent Reviews



Average Parent Rating


“Staff are approachable and children are well supported”


Farlington School has a strong sense of community, and the staff are generally caring and approachable. There is a positive atmosphere, and children appear well supported in their overall development.
“Kind and inclusive school”


I am very happy with the school and the education my children are receiving. The school provides a nurturing experience where the children are encouraged to be kind and inclusive - a very different environment to other private schools in the area.
“Excellent extra curricular”


I believe my child has a full and varied curriculum. Design & Technology and Forest School are positive additions to traditional subjects.
“Happy memories”


We feel that Farlington is creating happy memories that my daughter will cherish.
“Kind and nurturing”


It is an extremely kind and nurturing school, and teachers genuinely care about the children. The sport offering has increased exponentially too, which is great
“Happy Children”


Farlington is a lovely school with a fantastic ethos and our child couldn’t be happier. We are really happy with everything the school has to offer and the opportunities available to the children.
“Lovely nurturing School”


My child is very happy. The school provides a solid, well-rounded education within a caring and nurturing environment.
“Wonderful School, excellent teaching”


We feel our son is offered so many opportunities, from sports to music, dance, etc - his day is packed with different activities! We love the ‘life skills’ he’s being taught, this supports us at home with his education of ‘life’ in general. Not to mention the fact that his academic teaching is tailored to him individually - we’ve been very impressed with his progress in reading, writing and maths. The teachers are phenomenal, and he’s made a wonderful group of friends. The friendly vibe makes us feel we made the right choice of school.
“Wonderful School”


The teachers are wonderful. My son is happy and loves going to school. I like the ethos of kindness, and all the children are confident and happy. My son is doing really well in all his lessons.
“Welcoming and friendly school”


The school has a friendly and welcoming feel, where kindness is celebrated just as much as academic scores. We feel supported by the school and we’ve been really happy with the level of learning; our child is amazing us with his knowledge and progress
“A great school”


My child is thriving at Farlington. The teachers are great and show real interest in knowing each pupil and supporting their learning individually
“Values are important”


It was immediately apparent from looking around Farlington that it is a kind school where values are important.
“A happy learning environment”


"My child is very happy at Farlington and it is obvious, even from the outside, that the learning environment is a very happy one."
“What a difference this school has made”


My child is given every opportunity to flourish at Farlington.
“Farlington has made a huge difference”


We could not be more delighted with Farlington and the direction the new leadership is taking the school. The difference the school has made for our children in such a short period of time is remarkable
“Beautiful grounds”


The grounds at Farlington are beautiful, and the wraparound care and transport offerings are great and immensely useful. The choice of extracurricular activities is impressive as well.
“Inspring Teachers”


Our child’s class teacher has really inspired our child in all subjects, and helped to develop a love of reading. It’s clear the class teacher is engaging, and providing a fun environment for our child’s learning.
“Friendly and kind”


Farlington has a friendly and kind approach to educating the children. In my experience, it creates an environment where every child is 'known'.
“Happy children”


My children are both very happy at Farlington, their strengths are recognised and the staff know their personalities and treat each child individually.
“A brilliant school”


Farlington is a brilliant school – all the staff are so loving and caring, and offer the best support to students whenever they can. My daughter enjoys her life as a boarder at Farlington so much
“Informative and useful Open Day”


We found the Open Day hugely informative and useful; it was a pleasure to get a feel for your facilities and approach to education. We are delighted that our son is registered to start at Farlington next September – the tour only solidified our decision.
“Our son is thriving at Farlington.”


Our son is thriving at Farlington. For us, the move has been positive in every way. Socially, he has formed wonderful friendships and his confidence has grown enormously. Academically, he enjoys the breadth of the curriculum taught and is really engaged in his learning. The community at Farlington is warm and inclusive and the setting is beautiful. We are very pleased with our son’s progress since joining two years ago.
“Blown away”


I am consistently blown away by Farlington School.
“Very Well Done All!”


The structure and timetable of lessons has been consistent and comprehensive. Apart from the loss of actual physical interaction between pupils, I don't think there has been any meaningful drop in the level or quality of education received via remote learning, which is quite a remarkable achievement by Farlington staff … Very Well Done All!
“Above and Beyond”


Staff at Farlington go above and beyond to secure the very best from the pupils in their academic performance.
“Exceeding Expectations”


On every level, Farlington exceeds my expectations.
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News, Photos and Open Days from Farlington School

Last update: 12 May 2026
OPEN EVENTS


We run a series of Open Events throughout the year and these are an excellent way to get a taste of life at Farlington – to meet staff and pupils, tour our grounds and facilities, and experience our exceptional catering.

NEXT WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN MORNING: SATURDAY 3RD OCTOBER 2026

Advance booking is essential for Open Events; please visit www.farlingtonschool.com to book.

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90% OF FARLINGTON STUDENTS SECURE FIRST-CHOICE UNI PLACE (AUGUST 2025)

 

Today, Farlington School in Horsham, West Sussex, celebrated A-Level examination results, with 51% of grades awarded at  A*-B; and a 100% pass rate. 

Sixth Form students celebrated achieving A Level grades helping them to secure their next stage of education. 90% secured their first choice university place, with 100% of those applying, securing places at Russell Group universities.

“I am immensely proud of our students’ achievements this year,” says Headmaster James Passam. “They have worked hard over the past two years in order to achieve A Levels that reflect their academic tracking through the year, and which have  enabled our students entry to some excellent university courses. In addition to their exam results, it is important to remember and celebrate all of the other achievements so many of our students can be proud of beyond the classroom.”

Students and staff celebrated together at Farlington this morning, as pupils arrived to find out their A-Level results.
 

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FARLINGTON'S WELLBEING CENTRE WELCOMES STUDENTS (JANUARY 2024)

 


 

Farlington School's Wellbeing Centre offers students from the Lower School to the Sixth Form a safe space that promotes a sense of calm and reflection.

"The opening of our Wellbeing Centre represents a milestone in what has been a community project for Farlington, led by the generous efforts of our fabulous PTA,” says Headmaster James Passam.

Students are able to enjoy a wide variety of wellbeing activities in the centre, including guided meditation, ‘Morning Mindfulness’ and ‘Woodland Wellbeing’. Drop-in counselling sessions are open to all students who may need a chat, and there are after-school sessions for staff including yoga nidra (yogic sleep), blissful aromatherapy, reiki and sound healing.
 


 

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FARLINGTON STUDENTS ACHIEVE 50% OF GCSE GRADES AWARDED AT 9-7 (AUGUST 2025)

 

Students at Farlington School celebrated strong GCSE grades, with 21% grade 9; 36% grades 9-8; 50% grades 9-7; and 93% grades 9-4. 

Students celebrated impressive performance across all subjects including 83% of students achieving grades 9-7 in triple sciences, and 100% of students achieving a grade 5 or above in Maths. Across the entire cohort, 100% achieved 5 GCSEs Grades 9-4 on the key national indicators, including in English and Maths.

At Farlington, we place equal importance on pastoral care and academic rigour, ensuring each child receives individualised support. We believe that when students are happy and well cared for, they are best able to reach their full potential.

 

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Farlington School Catchment Area Map

This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.