Chair of Governors: Mr C Turner
Interim Headmaster: Mr D Laird
Head of Seniors: Mr P Showell, BMus Hons, QTS, FRSA
Head of Preparatory: Mr J Mole, BA Hons, PGCE
Age range. Co-educational, 3–18.
Number in school. 486 Day Pupils: 253 boys, 233 girls.
Fees per term (2024-2025). £6,350–£7,900 per term.
Babington House School is an independent day school for pupils aged 3 to 18 years, situated in a beautiful group of buildings on Grange Drive in Chislehurst, near Bromley and close to Elmstead Woods station.
Our commitment is to provide an academic and well-rounded education with small class sizes which is tailored to the needs of our pupils, believing that bright children benefit from carefully monitored and well-directed learning, where self-discipline is highly prized and where each pupil is known as an individual. This helps Babington House pupils grow into confident, accomplished, creative young people with emotional intelligence and high standards.
Babington is an academic school. Our academic, social and sporting endeavours are underpinned by core Christian values which include a respect for others and an awareness of a purpose greater than ourselves. There is a strong sense of community at Babington House.
Over the past four years, Babington has achieved 82% A* to B grades at A level.
In its last inspection, Babington House was praised by the ISI for achieving outstanding academic success at all key stages and providing exemplary pastoral care. The boys and girls receive a first-class education in a nurturing and supportive environment, set in pleasant suburban surroundings. Full range of courses for examinations at all levels. ‘Excellent’ in all areas of the school and across every age group from 3–18 (ISI report November 2023).
Specialist facilities for Science, Music, Drama, Art, Sport, ICT, Languages, Maths & English.
Small classes: Maximum size 20 pupils. Careers guidance by a specialist.
Wide range of sports (athletics, netball, gymnastics, football, cross-country) and extracurricular activities (Drama, Gym Club, Horse Riding, Cookery, Rock Climbing, Taekwondo, Choir, and Instrumental Tuition).
Charitable status. Babington House School is a Registered Charity, number 307914. It exists to provide exemplary education.