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We Are

Felsted pupils of all ages walking across the grass away from the main Felsted building
Welcoming
Felsted pupils laughing as they throw leaves in the air at Forest School.
Sustainable
Felsted pupils with arms in air smiling during music concert.
Adventurous
Felsted pupil smiling at camera covered in paint during charity colour run.
Fun
Four Felsted senior pupils sat around a table in boarding house chatting
Welcoming
Felsted pupil celebrates cricket win.
Inspiring
Young Felsted pupil performing in nativity.
Respectful
Felsted pupils with hands in air smiling at sports match.
Fun

Welcome to Felsted School

Felsted offers boys and girls aged four to eighteen a first class all round education, based on a safe, rural 90 acre village campus in stunning North Essex, only one hour from London and Cambridge.

We welcome students from all over the world to appreciate an award-winning British boarding school education, plus offer day and contemporary boarding options for our more local families, with daily bus routes from across the region.

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Pre-Prep

Ages 4-7
(Reception - Year 2 entry)

Felsted Prep pupil performing in Nativity.

Our first admissions entry point is to join us at Reception (age 4), with spaces sometimes becoming available into Years 1 and 2 (ages 5-7).

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Prep

Ages 7-14
(Years 3-7 entry)

Felsted pupil smiling during lesson.

Year 3 (age 7) and Year 7 (age 11) are our main two entry points into the Prep School after Reception, but other entry ages will be considered if space is available.

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Senior

Ages 14-16
(Years 9-10 entry)

Felsted pupil in cricket gear smiling.

Our main entry point into the Senior School is at Year 9. We occasionally have spaces available in Year 10, at the beginning of the two year GCSE course.

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Sixth Form

Ages 16-18
(Year 12 entry)

Felsted pupil smiling at camera covered in paint during charity colour run.

Those interested in joining Felsted Sixth Form in Year 12 have the choice of A Level or the IB Diploma Programme for their final two years of study.

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Summer School

Ages 7-17

Felsted summer school pupil smiling during lesson.

Our International Summer School is an extraordinary opportunity for students to build their capacity to engage as members of a large and vibrant global community.

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Our Stories

In 2024 Felsted celebrated its 460 year anniversary. 

We are incredibly lucky to have such a rich collection of memories in our archives, including some recently donated footage showing Cricket and Speech Day from the 1930s!

As we reflect on the many highlights of the past 460 years, we are looking forward to the next chapter as our global community continues to grow and thrive.

We have been delighted with Felsted both educationally and pastorally. Our daughter has achieved beyond her expectations, mainly due to the good advice she received when joining, and watching her academic confidence grow has been lovely to watch. 

Two Felsted pupils smiling at laptop.

Felsted Parent

The best thing about boarding is having all of your friends around you - it provides an amazing foundation with so many people - you get to experience so many wonderful things.

Shiro Weekly Boarder

Our daughter has had a fantastic two years. Moving schools for Sixth Form was not an easy decision, but we can say it was absolutely the right decision for her.

Two Felsted pupils during an experiment in Science lesson.

Felsted Parent

Our children are traditional boarders and Felsted has moulded and transformed them into responsible, confident young adults. We are proud of the people they are growing up to be. Thanks to the guidance and support they receive from the school. Though we are miles away, we know our children are being cared for wholeheartedly. The care they give to our children we deem priceless.

Felsted pupil smiling at laptop in class.

Felsted Parent

Felsted has provided the perfect education, support and opportunities for our children. However, the most important thing for us is that they have always been so happy at school, often wishing the holidays over just to get back to the exciting agendas ahead, which is wonderful.

Felsted pupil smiling sitting at drum kit during concert.

Felsted Parent

I started boarding when I was in Year 6 as a flexi boarder -  it was the best thing having fun with friends. Boarding at Felsted Prep prepared me very well for boarding in the Senior School. I would definitely recommend boarding.

Oly Flexi Boarder

As parents we feel that Felsted has offered our daughter a very happy and supported space to enjoy being a teenager and all that this brings. Thank you!

Two Felsted pupils performing onstage together.

Felsted Parent

I just wanted to say that our connections with Felsted have been outstanding since the first time we contacted you which has made us more confident it is the right school for our son. Having worked in the service industry for many years, building a unique culture and core purpose and executing this across all parent pupil touch-points takes effort as well as belief in what you are doing. This is what helped finalise our decision over another leading school.

Felsted pupil smiling on cricket pitch shaking someone's hand out of shot.

Felsted Parent

We would like to thank the entire Felsted staff who have been nothing but exceptional throughout our interactions, be it in person at the school or remotely via phone and email. Our experience confirms our believe that Felsted is one of the leading schools in Britain and a place where students can thrive.

Young Felsted pupil with headphones on smiling.

Felsted Parent

All Aboard!

Felsted’s award-winning boarding culture is at the heart of the holistic education we offer all our pupils. Irrespective of whether your child boards, and many choose to as they progress through the school, they will benefit tremendously from the boarding culture.

Learn More About Boarding

Prep Boarding

Children may start boarding from Year 5 in our homely Prep Boarding House, called Hamilton House. Children may opt to board for a couple of nights or choose our weekly or full boarding option. Our committed and caring team are all familiar faces for our boarding children. 

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Three Felsted boarders reading together.

Senior Boarding

There are eight senior boarding houses situated across the Felsted campus where our pupils benefit from the advice and support of caring and experienced House Staff. 

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Felsted pupil smiling during charity colour run.

Health & Wellbeing

Wellbeing is our top priority at Felsted. With both an on-site medical cente and wellbeing centre, we ensure that our pupil's mental health is given the same attention and support as their physical health. 

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Felsted pupils smiling at laptop as they sit in onsite coffee shop.

Curriculum

From the earliest years in Prep through to our Sixth Form at the Senior School, teachers draw on the latest research into teaching and learning to deliver lessons that are exciting, engaging and tailored exactly to the class and the individuals within it. 

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Felsted Prep pupils in class.

Felsted
by the Numbers

63%

of all A Level Grades were B or higher. 17% of IB students achieved a world-class score of 40 points or higher - equivalent to four A*s at A Level. (2024)

63%

Boarding School of the Year (TES 2023)

Content

National Champions in Rugby and Hockey

460

Founded in 1564, Felsted celebrates 460 years in 2024

News Events Panel

Are You Ready to Make a Difference?

Drone aerial shot of Felsted School.
The Good Schools Guide logo.
Best Schools Award
One Tribe logo.
TES Award Winner
BAISIS logo.
Tatler Schools Guide
Wellbeing Award logo.
Great Teaching Schools logo.
Winner Independent School of the Year Awards.
Round Square logo.
Eco Schools Green Flag Award Logo.
Covid Safe BSA Charter.
Safe Schools.
Early Years Quality Mark.
Mudy Stilettos Best Schools Guide
IB World Schools Accreditation.
British Council's International School Award
HMC logo.
Boarding School's Association (BSA) logo.