Farlington School, Horsham
Farlington School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 18 in Horsham. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Farlington School in detail
Farlington School in its own words
In its own words: "'Live life to the full - become the best version of yourself' Our pupils are encouraged to live life to the full, making the most of the broad opportunities offered at Farlington, so that they become the best versions of themselves."
From the headteacher's welcome: "In September 2023, Farlington School launched its very own nursery provision, Little Farlington. This exciting new nursery, located within the stunning grounds of Farlington School, caters for children from 6 months to 4 years, and is open 51 weeks per year. Little Farlington is all about 'what is possible'."
The school runs after-school care, from £7.50 per session.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in West Sussex
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (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 Farlington 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 Farlington School are Christ's Hospital (2.8 miles, selective); and Pennthorpe School (3.3 miles).
Where pupils go next
Of the 12 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 42% went on to university or other higher education and 25% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 145 pupils (35%) received SEN support and 2 (0.5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Warnham Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Farlington School (opposite), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson, public order offences and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103).
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
20 February 2024
Regulatory Compliance
29 January 2020
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
17 January 2017
Focused Compliance Inspection
17 January 2017
About
Farlington School is an independent day and boarding school for pupils aged four to eighteen in Horsham, West Sussex, England. Farlington was founded in 1896 originally as a girls' school in Haywards Heath but moved to its present site at Strood Park near Horsham in 1955.
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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 Farlington 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 2 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Farlington School
Farlington students celebrate outstanding GCSE progress and success
20 Aug 2026
Farlington Sixth Form students celebrate excellent A-Level success
13 Aug 2026
Sports Day Success
22 May 2026
Year 4 Pupil Equestrian Success
6 May 2026
Year 10 Drama Student Success
29 Apr 2026
Primary School Offer Day: Your Guide to the Next Steps
13 Apr 2026
From Farlington School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Farlington School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Farlington School.
- Pied Piper FarlingtonAt the school · Not yet graded
- MindStorm CodingAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was 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 West Sussex is 11 (the median across 337 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
83%
Available places
414 pupils
500 places
86 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Horsham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Horsham
Across West Sussex council
Places available
9,806
Applications
8,765
Got 1st preference
87.5%
Got preferred school
97.6%
All secondary applications across West Sussex council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
145
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
35.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
414
Total Pupils
191
Boys
223
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Farlington School
Questions parents ask about Farlington School
What are GCSE results like at Farlington 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 Farlington School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Farlington School last inspected?
Farlington School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2024.
How many pupils go to Farlington School?
Farlington School has around 414 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Farlington School?
Farlington 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 Farlington School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Pied Piper Farlington (registered, not yet graded) and MindStorm Coding (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 Farlington School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was 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 West Sussex is 11 (the median across 337 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Farlington School?
Farlington School is at Strood Park, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3PN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)