Saint Felix School, Southwold
Saint Felix School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Southwold. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2026.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Saint Felix School in detail
Saint Felix School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to welcome you to our warm, vibrant and exceptionally kind community, set in a beautiful coastal and rural setting within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty."
Coming up: an open day on Friday 5 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Suffolk
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 Saint Felix School 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 26 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 54% went on to university or other higher education and 8% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 44 pupils (18.7%) received SEN support and 17 (7.2%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Saint Felix School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Felix School (outside), 330 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 9 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft, bicycle theft 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
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
10 February 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
21 February 2023
Short Visit
16 March 2020
Short Visit
10 September 2019
Regulatory Compliance
26 September 2018
Integrated
2 December 2014
About
Saint Felix School is a 2–18 mixed, private, day and boarding school in Reydon, Southwold, Suffolk, England. The school was founded in 1897 as a school for girls but is now co-educational.
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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 Saint Felix School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
Latest from Saint Felix School
News from the Head - 11th September 2026
11 Sep 2026
News from the Head - 4th September 2026
4 Sep 2026
News from the Head - 3rd July 2026
3 Jul 2026
News from the Head - 26th June 2026
26 Jun 2026
News from the Head - 19th June 2026
19 Jun 2026
News from the Head - 12th June 2026
12 Jun 2026
From Saint Felix School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Saint Felix 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
59%
Available places
235 pupils
400 places
165 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Southwold
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Southwold
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
44
SEN Support
17
EHC Plans
26.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
235
Total Pupils
136
Boys
99
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Saint Felix School
Questions parents ask about Saint Felix School
What are GCSE results like at Saint Felix School?
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 Saint Felix School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Saint Felix School last inspected?
Saint Felix School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2026.
How many pupils go to Saint Felix School?
Saint Felix School has around 235 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Saint Felix School?
Saint Felix 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 Saint Felix 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 Saint Felix School?
Saint Felix School is at Halesworth Road, Reydon, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6SD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)