Farlington School
Catchment Area, Exam Results and Reviews

Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
414
AGES
0 - 18
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Independent School
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
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Farlington School Inspection Rating and Exam Results

How Does The School Perform?

Inspection
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Independent Schools Inspectorate
(22/02/2024)
Overall grade included
Ofsted 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-
Flexi, Weekly and Full Boarding
Boarding Type
Available
Scholarship Status
£2,711
to
£8,193
Day Fees Per Term
(excluding VAT)
33.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 12.9%
Pupils with SEN support
NURSERY

Co-educational nursery

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PREP

Preparatory school

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Strood Park
Horsham
RH12 3PN
01403 282573
West Sussex

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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


“Our child loves Forest School”


Farlington School is approachable and friendly with good pastoral care. We have been very satisfied with the teaching so far and we find that they set the right amount of homework for the age of our child. We love that the children get to do Forest School.
“Genuinely caring, friendly family feel”


Farlington has a very friendly family feel. Teachers are able to get to know each individual child and seem to genuinely care about them. The children all seem happy and any behavioural issues get resolved quickly.
“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: 29 September 2026
VISIT FARLINGTON SCHOOL


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.

Whole School Open Morning
Saturday 3 October 2026
Arrive 9:45am for a 10am welcome

Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 15 October 2026
6pm to 7:30pm

Advance booking is required for both events. Book your place via the Farlington School website, or contact the admissions team to arrange a personal tour at a time that suits you.

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

 

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FARLINGTON'S WELLBEING CENTRE

 


 

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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OUTSTANDING GCSE AND A LEVEL SUCCESS IN SUMMER 2026

 

Farlington students have celebrated outstanding results: 31% grades 9-8; 51% grades 9-7; and 94% grades 9-4. 

At A-Level, 44% of grades awarded at  A*-A, 73% A*-B; and there was a 100% pass rate.

The school’s ‘value added’ at GCSE and A-Level is  +0.9. This is regarded as excellent progress by the Department for Education, as it means that students surpass their baseline expectations by almost a full grade per entry. Impressively, 56% of all grades were at least one grade above the expected baseline.

 

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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.

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