The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.1 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.1
2.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
7.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.24
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
25% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 244
- Capacity
- 61%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mr Matthew Oakman (Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Halesworth Road, Reydon, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6SD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Saint Felix School a selective school?
No. Saint Felix School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Saint Felix School?
Saint Felix School currently has 244 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Saint Felix School take?
Saint Felix School caters for pupils aged 2 to 18.
Where is Saint Felix School?
Saint Felix School is in Southwold, IP18 6SD, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Saint Felix School have a sixth form?
Yes, Saint Felix School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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