Felsted School
School summary
Founded as a co-educational independent school in the Essex village of Felsted, this is a large, well-established institution offering both day and boarding places to pupils from 4 to 19. With 543 on roll and a sizeable sixth form of 243, it combines a broad academic offer with a strong boarding tradition under acting Head George Masters. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school excellent across the board, including for personal development, and found it fully compliant. A Church of England school by character, it draws families looking for breadth alongside pastoral depth.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
38%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
32%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
63%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 5 December 2023
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks: 38% of GCSE entries reached grades 9-7 against a national average of 23%, while at A-level 32% achieved A*-A and 63% A*-B. The curriculum is unusually flexible, with GCSE, A-level, the IB, BTEC and the EPQ all on offer, so pupils can follow either an academic or a more applied route. Popular A-level choices lean towards Mathematics, the sciences-adjacent subjects, Economics and the humanities, and three modern languages are taught. Around 21% of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting the school accommodates a range of learning needs.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Acting Head · George Masters
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 243
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Sport is a clear strength, with hockey, cricket, tennis, netball and rugby all played, and a dedicated sport scholarship for talented athletes. A drama scholarship points to a lively performing arts culture too. The boarding setting allows these activities to extend well beyond the school day.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 20.96%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £36,648
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £45,342 - £56,106
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Can be topped up with scholarships (up to 100 per cent)
Schools nearby
Felsted Preparatory School
Felsted, East of England
Cambian Great Dunmow School
Essex, East of England
New Hall School
Chelmsford, East of England
Woodend Farm School
Witham, East of England
Gosfield School
East of England
Elm Green Preparatory School
Chelmsford, East of England
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.