Farlington School vs Tanbridge House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farlington School
Horsham · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
414 students
Tanbridge House School
Horsham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,510 students
| Measure | Farlington School Horsham, South East | Tanbridge House School Horsham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #666 of 679 | #121 of 679 |
| National rank | #3993 of 4,090 | #429 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 414 | 1,510 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 1,510 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.9% |
| Capacity filled | 82.8% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 11.9 | 54.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 59.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 1.5% | 80.5% |
| EBacc average points | 0.77 | 4.68 |
| A level points per entry | 30.7 | – |
| town | Horsham | Horsham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.farlingtonschool.com | www.tanbridge-house-sch.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Tanbridge House School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 vs 8.5).
- •Tanbridge House School is the larger school with 1,510 students compared with 414.
- •Farlington School is a independent school while Tanbridge House School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Farlington School better than Tanbridge House School?
On the Success Index (England), Tanbridge House School ranks higher (85.3 vs 8.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Farlington School and Tanbridge House School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Horsham and Horsham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farlington School: 414. Tanbridge House School: 1,510. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farlington School and Tanbridge House School rank in South East?
Farlington School is 666th of 679 and Tanbridge House School is 121st of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).