Farlington School

Farlington is a co-educational independent day and boarding school and nursery, catering for ages 6 months to 18 years. Located in Horsham, West Sussex, England, and nestled in 33 acres of beautiful parkland, Farlington offers a perfect rural backdrop with plenty of space to grow.

Day, Boarding Co ed

6 months – 18 years old

Number of students

448

Average
class size

“We could not be more delighted with Farlington. The difference the school has made for our children in such a short period of time is remarkable.”

Current parent

“We continue to be overwhelmed by the kindness and thoughtfulness of everyone working at Farlington School.”

Current parent

“The grounds at Farlington are beautiful, and the wraparound care and transport offerings are immensely useful. The choice of extra-curricular activities is impressive as well.”

Current parent

“My children are both very happy at Farlington, their strengths are recognised and the staff know their personalities and treat each child individually.”

Current parent

Head's welcome

On my own first visit, I was struck by the considerable heart that Farlington possesses, and by its warmth and welcome. Our students are bright, witty, engaging and charming, and our staff work tirelessly to make a positive difference in guiding and supporting our students to choose their own path reflective of their interests and talent. By the time they leave us, our students are confident, ‘grounded and rounded’ young people, able to confidently make their own way in life. People and relationships are what Farlington is all about!

As a new arrival myself this year (and as the first appointed Headmaster), it is a hugely exciting moment in the school’s history as we celebrate becoming fully co-educational in what is our 125th anniversary year. Farlington has always been a very special community and possessing of a strong set of values that underpin our ethos.

We strive to help our students develop confidence and self-belief, both inside and outside of the classroom. Our core values constantly seek to develop Individuality, Opportunity, and Community. Individuality is about finding, recognising, and celebrating each student’s voice. Our constant aim is to enable opportunities for our pupils to learn across our full and extensive curriculum, whilst each member of the school is recognised as a valued and valuable member of our community.

Friendships are forged for life, and our emphasis is on promoting respect for others, celebrating teamwork, and developing collective responsibility. Our size means that every pupil is known, and their voice is heard and respected. Older students play a positive role in supporting younger ones, and as a true ‘through school’ – educating students on the same site from 4 to 18 years – we provide a caring and cohesive community.

At Farlington, we encourage our students to be ambitious for themselves in all that they do, to take risks, to challenge themselves, and – importantly – to challenge and support one another.

Pastoral care and wellbeing are at the heart of a Farlington education, as is the importance of having fun, and we passionately believe that happiness enables success.

Thank you for taking this opportunity to read about Farlington and, I hope, gain a flavour of all that we have to offer. I would encourage you to visit the school to see for yourself what makes Farlington such a unique place. It is a family school in the truest sense, and I am sure that you will feel the same when you visit.

James Passam

Headmaster

We celebrate individuality and encourage pupils to be true to themselves, helping them to develop resilience and self-worth. Teachers meet pupils at their point of need, challenging and supporting them to strive for personal and academic excellence.
Confidence leads to participation and participation leads to success. We encourage pupils to breach familiarity, discover their strengths and recognise opportunity. Horizons are limitless.
Within our community, every pupil is valued as an individual and each contributes in their own unique way to our happy environment. We recognise the value of a strong partnership with parents so that we can work together to achieve every child’s potential.

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