There are approximately 120 boarders at Farleigh where the friendly family atmosphere is one of the school's strengths. The prospect of always having friends around and more time to benefit from the wonderful facilities and opportunities, make boarding a popular option. Many day pupils stay on after school for prep and the many after school activities on offer, including tennis coaching, additional sports, music ensemble practice, LAMDA drama lessons etc.

Living together with their peers strengthens friendships and helps Farleigh pupils to develop confidence, camaraderie, maturity and self-reliance in a safe and nurturing environment. Farleigh boarders have an enhanced level of independence and this is often remarked upon by their senior schools where they settle in well. 

Boarding at Farleigh remains successful because of the friendly family atmosphere and the exceptionally warm relationship between staff and children. See what the pupils themselves say in this video.

To discover more, you are warmly invited to our Boarding Open Morning on Saturday 16th May 2026, 11.30am-1.15pm. This will include a welcome to Farleigh from Head of Prep Mr Ben Wood and an overview of senior boarding from House Parents Mr Stuart Whithear & Mrs Tonya Whithear. There will also be a talk from guest speaker Matthew Glendon-Doyle about the benefits of boarding at prep school and the transition to senior school. The morning will finish with tours of the Boarding Houses, light lunch, and families are welcome to stay for cricket matches beginning at 2.00pm. To RSVP or for further information, please contact Sarah O'Rorke: admissions@farleighschool.com, telephone: 01264 712838.

To see our boarding Ethos, please click here.

Boarders are actively encouraged to contribute to the life of the school and benefit enormously from the excellent facilities and activities on offer."
ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate)

Parents say pastoral care is 'at the heart' of the school." The Good Schools Guide

The strong and very positive relationships between boarders and staff is a real strength of the boarding community."
ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate)