Frequently Asked Questions

Farringtons is an all-through school for ages 2.5 to 18. From September 2027, Farringtons Prep School will welcome children from age 2.

You can complete a registration form at any time by visiting our Admissions Process page. All Prep School applicants will be invited to an Adventure Day where they will explore the school and undertake an age appropriate assessment. For Year 7 applicants an entrance examination is held in the Autumn Term in addition to an interview. Our admissions team is happy to talk you through each stage.

Registration for Year 7 entry in September 2027 closes on 6 November 2026. Registration for Sixth Form entry in September 2027 closes on 27 November 2026.

Termly day fees range from £2,320.50 for Pre-Reception to £6,625.50 for Senior School (excluding lunches and VAT). Weekly and full boarding are also available. Full details, including registration and deposit amounts, are on our Fees, Bursaries & Scholarships page.

Yes. Bursaries, awarded on assessed financial need, are available for Year 7 and Year 12 entry. We also offer academic, art, sport and music scholarships. Contact admissions@farringtons.kent.sch.uk to discuss eligibility.

Yes, a 10% discount applies to the fees of younger sibling(s), with the exception of pupils receiving the Early Years Grant.

Farringtons offers a route through Prep, Senior School and Sixth Form. Families can discuss the relevant progression and admissions arrangements with the school as their child approaches the next stage.

The Floreat Programme is the Senior School’s bespoke co-curricular framework designed to provide a holistic education integrated directly into the standard school day. Taking its name from the Latin Floreat, meaning “to thrive,” the programme focuses on personal growth, character development, and academic enrichment alongside traditional studies.

The Luceat Programme, meaning “to shine,” is designed to extend education beyond the classroom by nurturing curiosity, independence, and vital life skills in our Prep pupils. From riding a bike in Pre-Reception to taking English Speaking Board exams in Year 3 and leadership roles in Year 6, it provides every child with practical experiences to help them thrive.

Subjects offered include Art, Dance, Drama, English, Food & Nutrition, Geography, Graphic Communication, History, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages, Music, Photography, Religious Studies and Science. They can also study Business (BTEC Level Two), Digital Media (OCR Level 3 Extended Certificate) and Creative iMedia (Level 2 Cambridge National).

Our dedicated Careers Team runs events including the Big Apprenticeship Breakfast, a Careers Day and mock interviews, alongside visiting speakers and one-to-one guidance through Sixth Form.

From September 2026, Farringtons welcomes children from age 2.5; from September 2027, from age 2. Little Farringtons Stay & Play sessions let you and your child experience the setting before applying.

Days combine structured early literacy and Maths Mastery activities with outdoor learning across our 25-acre site, plus specialist Music, PE, Computing and Languages sessions.

Independence is developed through everyday opportunities: managing belongings, putting on coats and shoes, using cutlery and learning to complete practical tasks with increasing confidence.

Adults support children to attempt things for themselves, ask for help when needed and take pride in what they can do. These foundations prepare them for greater responsibility as they move through Prep School.

No. Progression to Reception is reviewed during Pre-Reception and depends on the school confirming that it can provide the right next stage for the child. The Admissions Team will explain the review process and offer terms before a family accepts an Early Years place.

Full boarding and weekly boarding are both available, based in Wyvern House, our mixed boarding house launched in September 2025.

Yes, day pupils and boarders share lessons, clubs and school life, with weekend activities, trips and outings open to all boarders.

Every pupil has a Form Tutor, and support is also available from the Chaplain, School Nurse, School Counsellor and, for boarders, the Head of Boarding and House staff, all working closely with parents.

We take a proactive approach through our Anti-Bullying Policy, Form Tutor system and pastoral team, and mark national moments like Anti-Bullying Week and World Mental Health Day with whole-school activities and open conversation.

All our term dates for 2026-2027 can be found on our Term Dates page.

Farringtons sits on a 25-acre site in Chislehurst, Kent, with easy access to South East London. Farringtons School offers a safe and reliable service for pupils in Years 1 to 13, covering nine convenient routes. Find out more on our mini bus page.