Address: Red Rice, Andover, Hampshire SP11 7PW
Website: farleighschool.com
Founded: 1982
Pupils: 430, co-ed
Ages: 3-13
Termly Fees: From £2,430 (kindergarten) to £13,890 (year 8 boarding)
Head Teacher: Fr Simon Everson
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic, welcoming all faiths or none
Entrance Procedure: Non-selective
Contact: Sarah O’Rorke, registrar; 01264 712838 [email protected]
School Visits: Open morning on Saturday 20 September 2025 09.30-11.45, as well as individual visits throughout the year
The Curriculum
The stimulating curriculum is broad and tailored to individual needs. Farleigh’s multi-sensory approach encompasses every type of learner; specialist teachers and imaginative teaching methods ensure all children thrive.
Games & The Arts
Sport, art, DT, music and drama are pupil-centred and all-inclusive with countless opportunities to develop interests and discover talents.
Pastoral Care
With around a quarter of the school boarding, including from military, diplomatic and London-based families, Farleigh’s pastoral care is second to none. The school’s nurturing environment allows children to thrive personally and academically. This year, Farleigh received a rare and prestigious ‘significant strength’ commendation from the ISI: ‘Pupils’ understanding of the dignity of the human person is evident in the way they respect and are demonstrably kind to each other. Their positive behaviour, which strongly reflects the school’s ethos, is a significant strength of the school.’
Recent Scholarships
Academic (Canford, Cheltenham, Dauntsey’s, Marlborough, St Mary’s Ascot, Sherborne Girls, St Swithun’s); All-rounder (Dauntsey’s); Art (Ampleforth, Dauntsey’s, St Swithun’s); Drama (Godolphin, Radley, Sherborne Girls); DT (Marlborough); Music (Ampleforth, Canford, Wellington); Sport (Canford, Cheltenham, Dauntsey’s, Downside, Marlborough, Sherborne Girls).
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
Farleigh is a place of energy and spirited enquiry. All abilities thrive in the warm and welcoming environment that values every individual and prepares them for senior school and beyond.
Outstanding Characteristics
Outstanding boarding provision, value-added academic and social development for children of all abilities with successful transition to senior schools due to excellent, individualised preparation. A stunning 70-acre site with exceptional facilities that enhance pupils’ learning: a new music school, floodlit all-weather pitch and tennis courts, theatre, indoor swimming pool, Forest School, huge variety of after-school activities and wrap-around care.
