The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 27.3 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Methodist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 90% 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
27.3
16.5 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
+0.14
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
23% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 660
- Capacity
- 90%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Head
- Mr David Jackson (Head)
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
Perry Street, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 6LR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDarul Uloom London School
Independent · 326m away
Chislehurst School for Girls
Secondary · 645m away
St Nicholas Church of England Primary
Primary · 809m away
Orion Mead Road
Primary · 931m away
Orion Coopers
Secondary · 977m away
Marjorie McClure School
Academy · 1.1km away
Midfield Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Edgebury Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Farringtons School a selective school?
Yes. Farringtons 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 Farringtons School?
Farringtons School currently has 660 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Farringtons School take?
Farringtons School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Farringtons School?
Farringtons School is in Chislehurst, BR7 6LR, in the Bromley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Farringtons School have a sixth form?
Yes, Farringtons School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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