Babington House
“Semper Fidelis”
(Always stick together and work as a team)
Babington House School is an independent co-educational day school for pupils aged 3 to 18, situated in Chislehurst, Kent. Established in 1887 by Madame Rossel and named after the writer Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay, the school moved to its current site at Elmstead Grange in 1957. It combines academic rigour with a nurturing ethos underpinned by Christian values. The school is known for its small class sizes and a broad curriculum with a strong focus on the arts, music, and sport, supported by modern facilities for performing arts and extensive games areas.
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Last updated on 10 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)
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Indeparent Score: 100
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Extra-Curriculars
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Fees (Day Pupils)
Vs. National Average
-7.4%
Babington House's fees are 7.4% lower than the national average.
Vs. County Average
-2.1%
Babington House's fees are 2.1% lower than the county average.
Based on 30 schools in Kent and 259 nationally.
Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.
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https://babingtonhouse.com/General Enquiries
020 8467 5537Admissions
020 8467 5537 ext 222