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Farringtons School

Other independent school · Chislehurst, BR7 6LR

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#1,105 of 2,536

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 19
Pupils637
GenderMixed
Religious characterMethodist
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMr David Jackson
Local authorityBromley
Opened01 Jan 1922
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 101685.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolBromleyEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.3151.146.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%71.8%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%54.2%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%21%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%68%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 475--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolBromleyEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.34.77, similar to England, similar to Bromley36.4135
Average A-level gradeC+--
Average points, best three A-levels36, similar to England, similar to Bromley36.9435.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB---
AAB or better20%, similar to England, similar to Bromley20.8%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.13, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study49--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Dist+--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils637
Girls277
Boys360
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.192
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.8

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.79.2%
Higher education58.3%
Employment18.1%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.13.9%
Further education1.4%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Farringtons School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableDarul Uloom London SchoolOther independent school
Requires improvement
0.4 miSecondaryChislehurst School for GirlsAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimarySt Nicholas Church of England PrimaryAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.6 miPrimaryOrion Mead RoadAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.6 miSecondaryOrion CoopersAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miPrimarySt Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miPrimaryMidfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.9 miPrimaryEdgebury Primary SchoolFoundation school
Good
1.0 miPrimaryRed Hill Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.2 miSecondaryKemnal Technology CollegeAcademy converter
Requires improvement

Frequently asked questions about Farringtons School

How does Farringtons School rank in England?

Farringtons School ranks 1,105 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are Farringtons School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Farringtons School was C+, and 20% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Farringtons School?

Farringtons School has 637 pupils aged 2 to 19.

Does Farringtons School have a sixth form?

Yes, Farringtons School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.