Halesworth Road, Reydon, Southwold, Suffolk IP18 6SD
10 reasons to choose Saint Felix School, Pre-Prep & Prep School
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Saint Felix School, Pre-Prep & Prep School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 80. It is one of the best independent prep schools in and around Southwold and one of the 2 best primary schools for 10 miles.
School fundamentals
Saint Felix School, Pre-Prep & Prep School is an independent prep day and boarding school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 2 and 11 years. Boarding from Year 6 for the 10% of pupils who board. 70% are full boarders and 30% are weekly or flexi boarders. The school has a non-selective admissions policy. It is the prep school to Saint Felix School, an all-through school to age 18, and is a member of the Inspired Learning Group. Saint Felix School, Pre-Prep & Prep School fees range from £3,159 (Rec) to £4,585 per term (2025/26). Full boarding fees are £10,099 per term. Fees include VAT but exclude lunches.
Average class size
Saint Felix School, Pre-Prep & Prep School has one class per year and an average class size of 12 pupils.
Leavers' destinations
At the end of Year 6, most Prep pupils move up to Saint Felix School.
The Saint Felix School, Pre-Prep & Prep School curriculum
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum and also includes PSHE, reasoning, French, Spanish, Latin. From Year 3, a weekly ‘Activities’ lesson is a half-termly carousel of options such as art & DT, textiles, sport skills, current affairs or computing. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and a residential trip in Year 6.
Specialist teaching
Specialist teachers for music, languages and sport throughout.
Sport at Saint Felix School, Pre-Prep & Prep School
School offers over 15 different sports through the year, through both the curriculum and extra-curriculum. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Mark Gold accreditation.
The Arts at Saint Felix School, Pre-Prep & Prep School
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Drama is part of a combined performing arts programme from Year 3. All pupils learn an instrument in class and 80% take extra-curricular instrument lessons from Year 3. Choir (100% participation) and some instrument ensembles. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
Wraparound care from 7.45am to 6.00pm.
Find another school near Saint Felix School, Pre-Prep & Prep School
The Old School, Henstead (7 miles); Framlingham College Prep School (23.5 miles); Orwell Park School (33.3 miles).
Alburgh with Denton Church of England Primary School (21.3 miles).
Saint Felix School (0 miles); Framlingham College (19.3 miles).
Ormiston Venture Academy (19.1 miles); Thomas Mills High School (19.2 miles); Stradbroke High School (20.8 miles).