The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 82% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 11.9 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
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
11.9
31.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.55
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
34% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 411
- Capacity
- 82%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr James Passam (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Strood Park, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3PN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Farlington School a selective school?
Yes. Farlington 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 Farlington School?
Farlington School currently has 411 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Farlington School take?
Farlington School caters for pupils aged 4 to 18.
Where is Farlington School?
Farlington School is in Horsham, RH12 3PN, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Farlington School have a sixth form?
Yes, Farlington School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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