Farnborough Hill
Farnborough, Hampshire, South East · GU14 8AT
Founded in 1889, Farnborough Hill is a Roman Catholic independent day school for girls aged 11 to 18 in Farnborough, Hampshire. With around 502 pupils, it sits in the medium-size band and keeps a relatively intimate sixth form of 68. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education and personal development, and confirmed it meets all compliance standards. A notable feature of daily life is the use of Yondr pouches for pupils in Years 7 to 11, locking phones away during the school day to keep attention on lessons and friendships.
502
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£20,325
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Pupils
- 502
- Location
- Farnborough, Hampshire, South East
- Website
- http://www.farnborough-hill.org
- Telephone
- 01252 545197
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Maria Young
Latest results
Attainment 8
63.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
81%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 63.7 against a national average of 46.9, and 81 per cent of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47 per cent nationally. The breadth of the curriculum is striking, with GCSE options spanning three modern languages, Latin, the three separate sciences, classical civilisation and a strong creative offer. Sciences and mathematics carry through to popular A-levels alongside English Literature, Psychology and Drama, with the EPQ available for those wanting to stretch independently. Just over a fifth of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school used to working with a range of learning needs.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 68
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 22.11%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
Drama and Theatre Studies feature prominently at both GCSE and A-level, pointing to a confident performing arts culture, while Music and a wide language programme broaden horizons beyond the core academic subjects.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1889
- Religious character
- RC
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Pupils in Years 7 - 11 have Yondr pouches to lock their phones in during the school day.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £20,325
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 15 September 2025
The last word
A well-regarded Catholic girls' school where strong, above-average results meet a deliberately calm, phone-free school day.
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Farnborough Hill 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Farnborough Hill located?
Farnborough Hill is located at Farnborough Road, Farnborough, GU14 8AT.
What type of school is Farnborough Hill?
Farnborough Hill is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Farnborough Hill?
Farnborough Hill has approximately 502 pupils on roll.
What is Farnborough Hill's inspection rating?
Farnborough Hill is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 15 September 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.