Farringtons School vs Thomas's Clapham
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 17 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farringtons School
Chislehurst · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
637 students
Thomas's Clapham
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–13
644 students
| Measure | Farringtons School Chislehurst, London | Thomas's Clapham London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #610 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #3788 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 4–13 |
| Students | 637 | 644 |
| Pupils on roll | 637 | 644 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 87% | 94.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 27.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.06 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.8 | – |
| town | Chislehurst | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.farringtons.org.uk | www.thomas-s.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Thomas's Clapham is the larger school with 644 students compared with 637.
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 Farringtons School better than Thomas's Clapham?
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 Farringtons School and Thomas's Clapham?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Chislehurst and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farringtons School: 637. Thomas's Clapham: 644. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farringtons School and Thomas's Clapham rank in London?
Farringtons School is 610th of 640 and Thomas's Clapham is unranked among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).