Chislehurst, Kent · BR7 6LR
Farringtons School is an independent, all-through co-educational day and boarding school in Chislehurst, southeast London, serving pupils from age 3 to 18. The school combines a traditional independent education with modern pastoral care systems, operating across a substantial campus with both day and residential provision. It attracts families seeking a balanced, non-selective approach with strong pastoral foundations and accessible entry points across multiple year groups.
Who thrives here
Pupils who benefit from smaller cohort sizes, consistent pastoral relationships, and a less pressurised academic environment. Families valuing boarding flexibility alongside day provision, and those seeking a genuine community feel within an independent setting.
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Perry Street
Chislehurst, Kent
BR7 6LR
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Day fees at Farringtons School are approximately £19,500 per year (2024/25). Boarding fees are higher.
Farringtons School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
At Farringtons School, 20% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 31% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Farringtons School offers boarding as well as day places.
ISI rated Farringtons School “Good” (2018).
Frequently praised
✓Genuine sense of community fostered across day and boarding pupils
✓Caring, accessible staff willing to support individual pupil needs
✓Lack of excessive academic pressure allows pupils to develop interests broadly
✓Stable, continuous pastoral relationships from entry through sixth form
Common concerns
!Limited public evidence of academic outcomes and university placement data
!Unranked status and lack of Ofsted inspection may concern selective-minded families
!Relatively modest fees for independent sector may mask resource constraints in facilities or staffing