South Lee School
School summary
A small independent school in Bury St Edmunds, South Lee educates boys and girls from age two through to thirteen, with around 189 pupils on its roll. Its compact size lends itself to a close-knit community where children are known well as they progress from the nursery years to the end of prep. The school is led by Mrs Joanna and operates without a religious affiliation, taking pupils as day attendees rather than boarders.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 28 January 2025
Teaching & academics
The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated South Lee "good" at its most recent inspection, with all compliance requirements met. The age range running to thirteen reflects a prep-school model that prepares pupils for the next stage of their education over an extended period.
Head · Mrs Joanna
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Schools nearby
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Finborough School
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Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School
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A small, all-through prep environment in Suffolk where ISI inspectors judged personal development to be excellent.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.