In the very grounds where the poet Shelley used to stroll is Farlington School. Situated in 34 acres of parkland on the Surrey-Sussex border, we are nonetheless only a 20-minute drive from Gatwick Airport.
Farlington is a friendly school with a wide range of opportunities for every pupil. We believe in educating the whole child, encouraging each girl to discover and develop her potential to the full. We have small classes, an effective personal tutor system and sympathetic, dedicated teachers, so we can offer the best possible teaching and pastoral care for all abilities.
We achieve excellent results in public examinations. Our pass rates for 1997 were 98.2% at A Level with 90% at GCSE. We provide a healthy balance of traditional education (Latin, Religious Education) with an awareness of contemporary needs (two modern languages, up-to-date computers and software, CD Rom) as well as avenues for self-expression (our Drama Department staged 'Carousel' in 1998 at the Horsham Arts Theatre). We have a new Science Building, with five purpose-built laboratories, fully equipped for Key Stages 3 and 4, and A-Level Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Our broad range of extra-curricular activities ensures that there is something for everyone, whether it is animal husbandry (we have a fully-operational farm run by the girls) .. chess ... the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme ... playing in a jazz band ... or even madrigal singing. Our record of sporting achievements is impressive, with many girls selected for county and national teams in a variety of sports. Our Riding Squad has been the National Schools champions for six consecutive years!
Our proximity to London affords us regular visits, while our proximity to the South Coast encourages trips and exchanges with our European neighbours.
Boarding is an integral part of the school. There is a comfortable, family atmosphere in the Boarding House. We have a mixture of weekly and full boarders for whom an imaginative range of activities is organised.
Entry is by our own examination and interview. Scholarships, bursaries and assisted places are available.
