Saint Felix School
Southwold, Suffolk, East of England · IP18 6SD
Set on the Suffolk coast at Southwold, Saint Felix is a small independent school spanning the full journey from age two to eighteen, with boarding available alongside day places. With around 244 pupils, including 54 in the sixth form, it offers an intimate setting where children are known as individuals rather than numbers. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'good' for both education and personal development, and found it met all compliance standards. Non-denominational and co-educational throughout, it suits families drawn to a close-knit community and the option of weekly or full boarding.
244
Pupils
good
ISI
£21,585
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-18
- Pupils
- 244
- Location
- Southwold, Suffolk, East of England
- Website
- www.stfelix.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01502 722175
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Matthew Oakman
Latest results
Attainment 8
41.1
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
34%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSEs and progress to A-levels in the sixth form. Recent results sit below national benchmarks, with an Attainment 8 score of 41.1 against a national average of 46.9, and 34% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths compared with 47% nationally. The small class sizes typical of a school of this size lend themselves to individual attention, which may particularly benefit pupils who thrive on close support.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 54
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £10,434 - £21,585
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £37,626 - £38,127
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- good
- Last inspected
- 10 February 2026
The last word
A small, all-through coastal school where boarding and a personal touch matter more than league-table dominance. Best suited to families who value community and individual attention over headline academic figures.
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Saint Felix School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Saint Felix School located?
Saint Felix School is located at Halesworth Road, Reydon, Southwold, IP18 6SD.
What type of school is Saint Felix School?
Saint Felix School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend Saint Felix School?
Saint Felix School has approximately 244 pupils on roll.
What is Saint Felix School's inspection rating?
Saint Felix School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 10 February 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.