The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 59.8 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
59.8
16.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
71%
29.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
34%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.23
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
25% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 488
- Capacity
- 91%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Head
- Mr David Laird (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Grange Drive, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmElmstead Wood Primary School
Primary · 727m away
Red Hill Primary School
Primary · 970m away
Bullers Wood School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Mottingham Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Orion Ravensworth
Primary · 1.3km away
Montbelle Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Breaside Preparatory School
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Babington House School a selective school?
Yes. Babington House School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Babington House School?
Babington House School currently has 488 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Babington House School take?
Babington House School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Babington House School?
Babington House School is in Chislehurst, BR7 5ES, in the Bromley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Babington House School have a sixth form?
Yes, Babington House School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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