Open Mornings & Visits

Thank you for showing an interest in an Open Morning at Farleigh School. 

Genuinely, every day is an open day at Farleigh and we are delighted to welcome visitors at any time.

If you would like to come to our next Open Morning, during which you will meet the Head (Fr Simon), pupils, staff, governors and current parents, our next one is on Saturday 28th February 2026, 9.45am-11.00am. We would love you to join us and show you Farleigh in action. Please register your interest by getting in touch with our Head of Admissions, Sarah O'Rorke: admissions@farleighschool.com, telephone: 01264 712838  or click here to fill in the registration form. Sarah can also arrange an appointment to visit the school on an individual basis.

Also on Saturday 28th February, we will be hosting our biennial Senior Schools' Exhibition, from 10.30am-1.00pm. You are welcome to come along to this, whether you are coming for Open Morning or not. Open to all, it is a fantastic opportunity to meet many senior school representatives from leading senior schools, both day and boarding:

Abingdon, Ampleforth, Badminton, Bedales, Bradfield, Bryanston, Canford, Charterhouse, Cheltenham College, Clayesmore, Clifton, Dauntsey’s, Downe House, Downside, Eton, Godolphin, Harrow, King’s Taunton, Lancing, Marlborough, Millfield, Milton Abbey, The Oratory, Pangbourne, Prior Park, Radley, Roedean, Royal High School (Bath), St Edward’s Oxford, St Mary’s Ascot, St Mary’s Calne, St Swithun’s, Sherborne Boys, Sherborne Girls, Stonar, Stonyhurst, Stowe, Taunton, Tudor Hall, Warminster, Wellington, Winchester, Worth and Wycombe Abbey.

We also have 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.

Please note that children can join Farleigh School at any time during the academic year. Through a number of initiatives, we ensure that all new pupils - and their families - feel welcomed at whatever point they start here. If you would like to organise a time to talk to Fr Simon or if you have any questions about the current admissions process, please do not hesitate to contact Sarah, above.

In the meantime, see our Summer Short film, below.