Address: Red Rice, Andover, Hampshire SP11 7PW
Website: farleighschool.com
Founded: 1982
Pupils: 450, coed aged 2-13
Fees: £2,430-£13,890 per term
Head: Fr Simon Everson
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic, welcoming all or no faiths
Entrance Procedure: Non-selective
School Visits: Next open morning Saturday 26 September, with private visits welcome anytime
Contact: [email protected] or 01264 710766
Curriculum
The stimulating curriculum is broad and tailored to each child’s individual needs. It is creatively delivered in a nurturing environment by subject-specialist teachers, ensuring all children thrive both academically and personally and are well prepared for the next stage of their education. High standards are achieved both inside and beyond the classroom and excellent academic results are consistently achieved.
Sport & The Arts
Sport, art, DT, music and drama are pupil-centred and inclusive, with countless opportunities to spark interests and discover talents beyond the classroom. Outstanding facilities include an all-weather pitch; a purpose-built music school with 12 practice rooms, a recital hall, rehearsal room, soundproof rock room and recording studio; a theatre with tiered seating, adaptable staging and built-in LED lighting; a drama/dance studio; a sports hall; a 22m heated indoor swimming pool; tennis courts; and a food tech room.
Pastoral Care
Farleigh is renowned for its pastoral care and the strength of the relationships between staff and pupils as well as the pupils themselves. The school recently received a prestigious ‘significant strength’ commendation from the ISI, which said: ‘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.’
Exit Destinations
Each year, more than a third of year eight pupils gain a scholarship or award to their chosen destination. This year, these included academic, art, drama, music, performing arts, sport and all-rounder scholarships to Ampleforth, Bryanston, Dauntsey’s, Downside, Marlborough, Radley, Sherborne Boys’, Sherborne Girls’, St Mary’s Calne, St Swithun’s and Stowe.
Head’s Philosophy
To create an educational environment full of energy, spirited enquiry and warmth in which all pupils thrive, giving them a strong foundation for senior school and a fulfilling life beyond.
