Babington House School, Chislehurst
Babington House School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 18 in Chislehurst. It has a Christian religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2023.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Babington House School in detail
Babington House School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "From the moment you walk through the doors of Babington House, you are met with a genuine sense of warmth and happiness, alongside a clear sense of aspiration and ambition. Our co-educational setting creates a harmonious and balanced community that reflects the world beyond our gates. But it is our size that makes Babington truly special."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance, debating and forest school.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 8.45am and an open day on Tuesday 8 December 2026 at 9.15am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Bromley
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Babington House School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Babington House School are Breaside Preparatory School (0.9 miles); Bickley Park School (1.2 miles); St Olave's Prep School (1.4 miles); and Eltham College (1.4 miles, selective).
Breaside Preparatory SchoolBickley Park SchoolSt Olave's Prep SchoolEltham College
Where pupils go next
Of the 10 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 70% went on to university or other higher education and 10% to apprenticeships.
Who goes there
In 2026, 120 pupils (25.8%) received SEN support and 20 (4.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Elmstead Woods, about 370 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Walden Road (->s), 200 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Babington House School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
7 November 2023
Short Visit
7 February 2020
Regulatory Compliance
18 September 2019
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
15 November 2016
Focused Compliance Inspection
15 November 2016
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Babington House School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Babington House School
Investing in the future of our students - announcement from Mr Laird, Headteacher
24 Jun 2026
A Joyful and Active Start to Summer Term 2 at Babington House
11 Nov 2025
Autumn Term 2025
23 Sep 2025
Babington House School - What’s On This Term
4 Sep 2025
We are pleased to welcome a new Head of Prep
3 Sep 2025
Exceptional GCSE Results for Babington House School Students
21 Aug 2025
From Babington House School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Babington House School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Babington House School.
- Munchkin Sports Babington House School Holiday CampAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 7 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bromley is 19 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
466 pupils
534 places
68 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Chislehurst
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Chislehurst
Across Bromley council
Places available
4,001
Applications
3,651
Got 1st preference
66.3%
Got preferred school
93.0%
All secondary applications across Bromley council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
120
SEN Support
20
EHC Plans
30.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
466
Total Pupils
263
Boys
203
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Babington House School
What are GCSE results like at Babington House School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Babington House School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Babington House School last inspected?
Babington House School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2023.
How many pupils go to Babington House School?
Babington House School has around 466 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Babington House School?
Babington House School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Babington House School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Munchkin Sports Babington House School Holiday Camp (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Babington House School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 7 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bromley is 19 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Babington House School?
Babington House School is at Grange Drive, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5ES.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)