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Framlingham College, Woodbridge

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Other independent school
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Church of England
Ages 2–18
Boarding school

Framlingham College is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 18 in Woodbridge. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2025.

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Data last updated 27 Oct 2026

Framlingham College in detail

Framlingham College in its own words

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Framlingham we believe in the individual. There is no typical Framlinghamian, no singular path that we take: we are academics, actors, musicians, expeditioners, sports people, innovators, scientists, ruminators, decision makers, story tellers, teammates, artists, fun lovers, nurturers and thought provokers. Often, we are many things within one. But we are all individual, each with our own story."

Coming up: an open day on Friday 8 January 2027, an open day on Friday 5 February 2027, an open day on Saturday 6 February 2027 and an open day on Saturday 15 May 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

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Headteacher's welcome (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Results

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Framlingham College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

Where pupils go next

Of the 91 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 36% went on to university or other higher education, 2% to apprenticeships and 26% into work.

Who goes there

In 2026, 118 pupils (22.7%) received SEN support and 1 (0.2%) had an education, health and care plan.

Getting there

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Framlingham College.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Pembroke Road (adjacent), 160 metres away.

The area around the school

In August 2026, police recorded 10 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Suffolk (32).

Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Louise North
Pupils:519
LA:Suffolk
Phone:01728723789
Address:College Road, Framlingham, Woodbridge, IP13 9EY
Status:open
Opened:1 January 1975

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.

  • Routine Inspection

    11 November 2025

    PDF
  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    11 October 2022

    PDF
  • Regulatory Compliance

    21 March 2018

    PDF
  • Integrated Inspection

    28 April 2015

    PDF
View full ISI report page
URN:124884
UKPRN:10008239
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
Urban/Rural:Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

About

Framlingham College is a public school in the town of Framlingham, near Woodbridge, Suffolk, England. Together with its preparatory school and nursery at Brandeston Hall, it serves pupils from 3 to 18 years of age.

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At a Glance

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Secondary Performance (GCSE)

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Framlingham College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

GCSE Subjects Offered

English Language142
English Literature140
Art and Design132
Combined Science96
Geography90
Business Studies52
Biology48
History48
French44
Chemistry44
Physics40
Physical Education38
Spanish36
Religious Studies30
Computer Science16
Drama16
Music14
Social Studies1
Latin1
Mathematics1

+ 1 more subjects

2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils

Keep up with Framlingham College

Before and after school care

Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Framlingham College.

  • PEG Activities - Sir Robert Hitcham's Cofe Va Primary School450m away · Not yet graded
  • Peg Activities - Sir Robert Hitcham's Cofe Va Primary School450m away · Not yet graded
  • Premier Camps - Framlingham Sports Club840m away · Not yet graded

Getting There

Bus Stops

Pembroke Road (adj)
156m · 3 min walk
College (adj)
244m · 4 min walk
School Entrance (o/s)
434m · 7 min walk
Fulchers Field (adj)
471m · 8 min walk
Shelter (adj)
518m · 8 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
2
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Children hurt
1

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight.

1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.

0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

The typical figure for schools in Suffolk is 4 (the median across 365 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

Commute and house prices

See commute times and house prices with Pro - £9 a month, or £90 a year, inc. VAT

Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

69%

Available places

519 pupils

750 places

231 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - Woodbridge

Medium pressure
New homes approved:1,211
Projected new pupils:218

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Woodbridge

Across Suffolk council

Low demand council-wide0.85 applications per place

Places available

8,475

Applications

7,204

Got 1st preference

92.7%

Got preferred school

97.7%

All secondary applications across Suffolk council (2026/27), not just this school.

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

118

SEN Support

1

EHC Plans

22.9%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

No need-level breakdown available

Pupil Demographics

Key Indicators

519

Total Pupils

286

Boys

233

Girls

2026 academic year

Feeder Primary Schools

Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity

Questions parents ask about Framlingham College

What are GCSE results like at Framlingham College?

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Framlingham College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

When was Framlingham College last inspected?

Framlingham College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2025.

How many pupils go to Framlingham College?

Framlingham College has around 519 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to Framlingham College?

Framlingham College is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.

Does Framlingham College have a breakfast club or after-school club?

Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Framlingham College: PEG Activities - Sir Robert Hitcham's Cofe Va Primary School (450m away, registered, not yet graded), Peg Activities - Sir Robert Hitcham's Cofe Va Primary School (450m away, registered, not yet graded) and Premier Camps - Framlingham Sports Club (840m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.

How many road collisions happen near Framlingham College?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Suffolk is 4 (the median across 365 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Framlingham College?

Framlingham College is at College Road, Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9EY.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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