Babington House School
Chislehurst, Bromley, Greater London · BR7 5ES
A small Christian independent school in Chislehurst, Babington House educates boys and girls from age 3 right through to 18 on a single site. With 488 pupils on roll, it offers a close-knit setting where children can progress without the upheaval of changing schools. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest grade of "excellent" for both education and personal development, with all compliance standards met. Notably, around a quarter of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to working with a range of learning needs.
488
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£23,700
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Pupils
- 488
- Location
- Chislehurst, Bromley, Greater London
- Website
- http://www.babingtonhouse.com/
- Telephone
- 020 8467 5537
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr David Laird
Latest results
Attainment 8
59.8
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
71%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score of 59.8 outstrips the national figure of 46.9, and 71% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47%. The GCSE programme is broad, spanning the sciences, humanities, business, computing, two modern languages and creative subjects such as drama and art. At sixth form, where numbers are very small at just 11 pupils, A-levels including Psychology, Government and Politics, and Economics are on offer, alongside the EPQ for those who wish to pursue independent research.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 11
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 24.59%
- EHC plans
- 0.82%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
French and Spanish are both taught, giving pupils a route into modern languages from an early stage. The curriculum's inclusion of drama, art and physical education points to a school that values creative and practical learning alongside academics.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £19,050 - £23,700
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 7 November 2023
The last word
An all-through independent that combines strong GCSE outcomes with a small, supportive community. Best suited to families who want continuity from the early years to A-level, including those whose children may need additional support.
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Babington House School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Babington House School located?
Babington House School is located at Grange Drive, Chislehurst, BR7 5ES.
What type of school is Babington House School?
Babington House School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Babington House School?
Babington House School has approximately 488 pupils on roll.
What is Babington House School's inspection rating?
Babington House School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 7 November 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.