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About Felsted

Felsted was named ‘Boarding School of the Year’ by the prestigious Times Educational Supplement and it’s easy to see why.

Our beautiful 90-acre countryside campus is the setting for an education for day pupils as well as our boarders that is exciting and inspiring. We embrace modern teaching methods and technology while celebrating the traditions of our 460+ year history too. All this is just an hour away from both London and Cambridge, and 20 minutes from Stansted Airport.

At Felsted, pupils aged four to 18 have everything they need to grow and thrive.

Classes are small throughout the school and every pupil is treated as an individual, encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning, discover new interests and build on their passions.

Two young Felsted pupils hand in hand running across playground towards camera smiling.

From our youngest Felstedians in the Prep School starting on their learning journey, to our Sixth Form students in the Senior School who are busy studying at either A Level or the successful International Baccalaureate programme, every child has the space to grow and thrive so that they can go out into the world and make a difference.

Felsted produces self starting, entrepreneurial and independent spirits - characteristics that are immediately evident among the ambitious, self motivated and self aware pupils, who have some of the healthiest can-do attitudes we’ve seen.

Two Felsted senior pupils in artroom painting and smiling.

A Broad Education

Our education is broad, inclusive, inspiring and considered. Absorbing knowledge is of no use to our students if they do not have the skills and sensitivities to apply it in real-world situations, so there is an all-pervading emphasis across both the academic and co-curricular programme on developing the personal attributes and characteristics that will enable each student to make an active contribution to society and to find fulfilment in life.

Along the way, they discover their own strengths as well as talents and interests that often become life-long passions. Whether the arts, sports, adventure and leadership, or perhaps debating or engineering, there are infinite opportunities for students to grow through participation in all Felsted has to offer.

This happens under the guidance of teaching and non-teaching staff who are dedicated to supporting young people as they discover their own characters and what fascinates and drives them. Resilience, self-belief and integrity, as well as understanding and respect for others are key, as is the skill and joy of working together towards meaningful achievements.

Felsted Family

Our students are forever Felstedians. The strength of the school is its community, with parents, staff and Governors all being key parts of the Felsted Family, as well as our students, who are encouraged to contribute to the Felsted network after they have finished at the school.

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A bit more about the school

Prep School

An exciting start to education!

As our youngest Felstedians begin their school journey, our team of talented and highly trained teaching staff will support every child to grow and thrive in a safe and creative environment where learning is fun and nurture is guarenteed.

Shortlisted Independent School of the Year Awards

Shortlisted: "Pre-Prep of the Year" 2024

Felsted Prep starts at age 4 in Reception and runs through to Year 8 where children turn 13. As they move through the school we are able to tailor the school experience to each age group, creating exactly the right environment for children to learn, and to develop the skills they need to move forward with confidence.

Understanding the Year Groups and Curriculum stages of Felsted Prep:

Academic stage	Year Groups	Pupil Ages
Early Years and Key Stage 1	Reception - Year 2	Ages 4 - 7
Key Stage 2	Years 3 - 6	Ages 7 - 11
Key Stage 3	Years 7 & 8	Ages 11 - 13

Senior School

Felsted Senior School

Day and boarding pupils aged 13 to 16 have the run of Felsted’s Senior School campus, with its eclectic mix of contemporary and historic buildings and inspiring facilities for sport (including an indoor sports hall, swimming pool and gym) and the arts (professional standard auditorium, theatre and art studio), as well as acres of rolling playing fields. Each pupil has a comfortable school house to call home, and these are all on the school site.

Felsted Sixth Form

In their final two years of school, our Sixth Formers (aged 16 to 18) take on leadership responsibilities and develop their independence in areas of the Senior School campus set side exclusively to enable them to focus on their studies in preparation for their next steps. Relaxation is important too of course and there is a dedicated Sixth Form social hub on-site and comfortable common rooms in the two Upper Sixth boarding houses.

Understanding the Year Groups and Curriculum stages of Felsted Senior and Sixth:

Academic stage	Year Groups	Pupil Ages
Key Stage 3 (cont...)	Year 9	Ages 13 - 14
GCSE	Years 10 & 11	Ages 14 - 16
Sixth Form (A Level or IB Diploma)	Years 12 & 13	Ages 11 - 13

Boarding and Day Pupils

Boarding is available at Felsted for pupils aged nine and over, and there are many flexible arrangements to suit all families. The Prep School has its own boarding house, and pupils enjoy an introduction to boarding here before moving to one of the eight houses on the Senior School campus.

Independence, confidence and life-long friendships are developed in the boarding houses, under the watchful eyes of Felsted’s experienced and caring house staff – housemasters and mistresses, tutors and matrons. Day pupils also benefit from Felsted’s boarding culture, with a longer school day incorporating more time for sport, the arts and adventure, and a strong, close-knit school community.

Learn more about Boarding here

Admissions

Pupils generally join Felsted at:

Prep School:

Senior School:

We also accept applications for entry into other year groups if places are available. However, Felsted is usually over-subscribed so parents are recommended to make an enquiry to the school several years in advance of joining. Various entry requirements apply, depending on the year of entry – our friendly admissions team will be very happy to explain, so please do get in touch.

Visit Our AdmissionS Homepage to learn more

Scholarships and Bursaries

Felsted Scholarships – academic, sports and arts as well as some specialist awards - are available to students joining us at Years 7, 9 and 12, while Bursaries are allocated on a means-tested basis, whether as a top-up to a scholarship award or a hardship bursary so a current student can continue studying with us.

Learn more about Scholarships and Awards at Felsted

Learn more about Bursaries at Felsted

A Global Approach to Learning

With over 30 nationalities represented at Felsted, Internationalism is woven through the curriculum and culture of the school. Felsted is also a member of the Round Square organisation.

Top Higher Education and Careers Programme

Whether it's a desired place at a UK or overseas university, an apprenticship opportunity or pathway directly into the world of work, our dedicated professional guidance department help prepare students for their next steps.

Outstanding facilities

Spacious playing fields, an indoor swimming pool, Astroturf pitches, sports halls, a gym, squash, netball and tennis courts, a state-of-the art Music School, performing arts studio and theatre space are among the facilities found on campus.

Pupil wellbeing at its heart

As well as a medical centre, Felsted has a purpose built wellbeing centre where pupils can go for space, reflection and advice from our trained staff. A network of support is also available to them from house parents, tutors, teachers, matron, chaplain, and peer counsellors.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Respect for others is key to the school’s culture and the school is committed to recognising and removing any barriers to individuals’ participation on the grounds of any protected characteristic.

Making a Difference

From charity fundraising and volunteering, to community outreach and caring for the environment, it's our aim that every pupil leaves Felsted with a sense of responsibility to go out in the world and make a difference.

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Garde Ta Foy or ‘Keep Your Faith’

Our motto and guiding principle. It influences all that we strive to do personally, as educators and for your child. Garde Ta Foy encourages us to reflect on what Faith really is, what we stand for, and on what foundations we base our values.

Life can be challenging and having a strong foundation from values that will guide us in how we behave, and how we relate to others has never been so important.

The History of Felsted School

Detail shot of top of arch on old Felsted building with shield and patterning in the stone and ivy around edge.

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