Farnborough Hill was founded in 1889 by the Religious of Christian Education and is now an educational trust. It is housed in the former home of the late Empress Eugenie of France to which a purpose built school has been added. Facilities include science laboratories, technology workshops, chapel, refectory, indoor heated swimming pool, gymnasium, art rooms, information technology facilities and extensive playing fields.
Although within a few minutes walk of both Farnborough Main and Farnborough North railway stations, the school is situated in 65 acres of parkland and woodland with magnificent views over the Hampshire countryside. Pupils come from Hampshire, Surrey and Berkshire with many travelling by train or by school coach.
The School is committed to the education of the whole person within an environment based upon Christian values. Farnborough Hill is a Roman Catholic school which has always welcomed non-Catholics and more recently girls of other faiths. All pupils are expected to participate in the religious activities of the school and respect its Christian ideals.
Each pupil is valued for herself and helped to develop all her talents, grow in confidence and learn leadership skills. The curriculum is broadly based with high academic standards.
Extra-curricular activities also play an important part in the life of the school with particular emphasis on sport and the creative arts.
