South Lee School
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, East of England · IP33 2BT
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.
189
Pupils
good
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-13
- Pupils
- 189
- Location
- Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, East of England
- Website
- https://www.southlee.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01284 754654
Headteacher
Head Mrs Joanna
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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.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 28 January 2025
The last word
A small, all-through prep environment in Suffolk where ISI inspectors judged personal development to be excellent.
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South Lee School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is South Lee School located?
South Lee School is located at Nowton Road, Bury St Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2BT.
What type of school is South Lee School?
South Lee School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend South Lee School?
South Lee School has approximately 189 pupils on roll.
What is South Lee School's inspection rating?
South Lee School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 28 January 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.