Babington House School vs Orley Farm School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 32 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Babington House School
Chislehurst · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
466 students
Orley Farm School
Harrow · Independent all-through · Ages 4–13
467 students
| Measure | Babington House School Chislehurst, London | Orley Farm School Harrow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #94 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #452 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 4–13 |
| Students | 466 | 467 |
| Pupils on roll | 466 | 467 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 93.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 71.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 88.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.24 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.5 | – |
| town | Chislehurst | Harrow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.babingtonhouse.com/ | www.orleyfarm.harrow.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Orley Farm School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 466.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Babington House School better than Orley Farm School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Babington House School and Orley Farm School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Chislehurst and Harrow in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Babington House School: 466. Orley Farm School: 467. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Babington House School and Orley Farm School rank in London?
Babington House School is 94th of 640 and Orley Farm School is unranked among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).