Farleigh School
Andover, Hampshire, South East · SP11 7PW
Farleigh School is a Roman Catholic prep school in Andover, Hampshire, taking children from ages 3 to 13 as both day pupils and boarders. With around 430 on roll, it is a small school, and its 2025 ISI inspection judged both the quality of education and pupils' personal development to be excellent, with compliance requirements met. Led by Headmaster Fr Simon Everson, it offers a structured, faith-rooted environment and a notably high level of SEN support, with nearly a fifth of pupils receiving some form of help.
430
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£31,455
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-13
- Pupils
- 430
- Location
- Andover, Hampshire, South East
- Website
- https://www.farleigh.hants.sch.uk/
- Telephone
- 01264 710766
Headteacher
Headmaster Fr Simon Everson
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Teaching & academics
The ISI's top rating of excellent reflects strong teaching and a rounded education during the prep years. Almost 20 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting the school is well set up to identify and respond to individual learning needs. Scholarships are available across academic, music, art, drama, sport and design technology, recognising a broad range of talents.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 19.87%
- EHC plans
- 0.67%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
The breadth of scholarship areas - from music and drama to art, sport and design technology - points to a school where pursuits beyond the classroom are taken seriously. As a boarding school for ages 3 to 13, daily life extends well past lessons.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- RC
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
No mobile phones, apart from overseas boarders when travelling to and from school. They hand them in to house parents on arrival in school.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £16,800 - £31,455
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £29,726 - £41,670
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Means-tested bursaries for existing parents. At least two 100 per cent bursaries a year awarded to new pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 25 February 2025
The last word
A small Catholic prep with full marks from the inspectorate and a genuine commitment to access, including at least two fully funded places each year for pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Farleigh School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Farleigh School located?
Farleigh School is located at Red Rice, Andover, Andover, SP11 7PW.
What type of school is Farleigh School?
Farleigh School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Farleigh School?
Farleigh School has approximately 430 pupils on roll.
What is Farleigh School's inspection rating?
Farleigh School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 25 February 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.