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Farlington School

Other independent school · Horsham, RH12 3PN

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#1,727 of 2,536

Worse than 68% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages4 to 18
Pupils414
GenderMixed
Religious characterChurch of England
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMr James Passam
Local authorityWest Sussex
Opened01 Jan 1948
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 126126.

GCSE results

2025/26

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

MeasureThis schoolWest SussexEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.12.146.746.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.2.7%67.4%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.1.3%47.2%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%12.9%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths1.3%62.7%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 schoolWest SussexEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.30.71, worse than England, worse than West Sussex33.9935
Average A-level gradeC--
Average points, best three A-levels32.42, worse than England, worse than West Sussex35.0835.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsC+--
AAB or better9.1%, worse than England, worse than West Sussex16.2%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.55, worse than England--
A-level progressBelow average, worse than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study15--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.c--

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 pupils414
Girls223
Boys191
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.145
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.2

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.66.7%
Higher education41.7%
Employment25%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.16.7%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

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

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Farlington School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
1.3 miPrimaryShelley Primary SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement
1.3 miPrimaryWarnham CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
1.5 miPrimarySlinfold CofE Primary School and Pre SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
1.7 miSecondaryTanbridge House SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding

Frequently asked questions about Farlington School

How does Farlington School rank in England?

Farlington School ranks 1,727 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 68% of schools).

What are Farlington School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Farlington School was C, and 9.1% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Farlington School?

Farlington School has 414 pupils aged 4 to 18.

Does Farlington School have a sixth form?

Yes, Farlington School teaches students up to age 18.

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.