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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Farringtons School is a private secondary-stage school in Chislehurst, Greater London, with a published age range of 2-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 2-19 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
Farringtons School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Posside Sapientiam, or "possess wisdom", supplies the organising idea at Farringtons. Christian values frame a co-educational day-and-boarding education from Prep to Sixth Form across its 25-acre Chislehurst grounds. Boarding runs from Years 9 to 13, so it is a later-stage option within a much longer through-route.
English, mathematics, sciences, French, Spanish, religious education, creative arts and technology shape the Senior curriculum before GCSE and A-level choices. In Sixth Form, Floreat brings an EPQ, leadership accreditation and enrichment, while BTEC Business provides a vocational alternative within the post-16 offer.
Sport, performing arts, photography, technology and community activity continue beyond lessons. Wyvern House has separate sleeping areas and shared communal spaces, with house staff supporting full and weekly boarders. Applications span Early Years, Prep, Senior and Sixth Form; registration, supporting documents and visits come before the age-specific entry steps.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 27.3 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 20% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Bromley and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 27.3
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 3.06
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Bromley and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 2-19
- Head
- Mr David Jackson
- Pupil roll
- 637 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Perry Street, Chislehurst, Greater London
- Postcode
- BR7 6LR
- Area
- Bromley
School leadership
- Head
- Mr David Jackson
School contact
- School phone
- 02084670256
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 02084670256
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Boarding fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
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Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 27.3 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 3.06 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 20% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 34.77 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 11 November 2025
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 11 November 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Farringtons School handle admissions?
Farringtons School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Farringtons School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Farringtons School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Farringtons School?
Farringtons School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 11 November 2025.