Old Buckenham Hall School, Ipswich
Old Buckenham Hall School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 13 in Ipswich. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2024.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Old Buckenham Hall School in detail
Old Buckenham Hall School in its own words
In its own words: "Old Buckenham Hall is a leading independent day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 2-13 years. We are committed to offering all of our children an excellent education inspiring them to achieve their best within a rich, happy, safe and fulfilling school experience, upon which will be built future success."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
In 2026, 54 pupils (27.1%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Old Buckenham Hall School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Park Gates (outside), 370 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Suffolk (32).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
25 June 2024
Short Visit
22 March 2023
Regulatory Compliance
12 May 2021
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
22 May 2018
Intermediate (Boarding)
19 May 2015
Integrated
1 May 2012
About
Old Buckenham Hall School is a day and boarding preparatory school with pre-prep for boys and girls in the village of Brettenham, Suffolk, England.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Old Buckenham Hall School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
199 pupils
240 places
41 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Ipswich
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ipswich
Across Suffolk council
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
54
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
27.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
199
Total Pupils
100
Boys
99
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Old Buckenham Hall School
When was Old Buckenham Hall School last inspected?
Old Buckenham Hall School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2024.
How many pupils go to Old Buckenham Hall School?
Old Buckenham Hall School has around 199 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Old Buckenham Hall School?
Old Buckenham Hall School 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.
How many road collisions happen near Old Buckenham Hall School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Suffolk is 4 (the median across 365 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Old Buckenham Hall School?
Old Buckenham Hall School is at Brettenham Park, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 7PH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)