The Old School
Beccles, Suffolk, East of England · NR34 7LG
With just 36 pupils, The Old School in Beccles is a notably small independent setting where children are known as individuals rather than faces in a crowd. The school takes pupils from age two through to eleven, offering continuity across the early years and primary stages within one close-knit community. Its intimate scale shapes everything about daily life here, and the Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school good in its most recent inspection. The school is led by Head Mrs Dana Sonn.
36
Pupils
good
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-11
- Pupils
- 36
- Location
- Beccles, Suffolk, East of England
- Website
- https://theoldschoolhenstead.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01502 741150
Headteacher
Head Mrs Dana Sonn
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Teaching & academics
The ISI judged the school good for the quality of its education. With such a small roll, teaching can be closely tailored to each child across the primary years, an approach that suits families looking for individual attention rather than a large-school environment.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 13 February 2024
The last word
A genuinely small, non-selective independent school for families who value a personal, close-knit start to their child's education.
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The Old School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Old School located?
The Old School is located at Toad Row, Henstead, Nr Beccles, Beccles, NR34 7LG.
What type of school is The Old School?
The Old School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend The Old School?
The Old School has approximately 36 pupils on roll.
What is The Old School's inspection rating?
The Old School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 13 February 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.