Framlingham College
School summary
Framlingham College is a Church of England independent school set in Woodbridge, Suffolk, offering both day and boarding places to around 600 pupils aged 13 to 18, with entry possible from 11. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest rating of 'excellent' for both education and personal development, and confirmed that compliance standards were met. With roughly 185 pupils in the sixth form, it has the scale to sustain a broad curriculum while remaining a medium-sized community. A range of scholarships, including academic, sporting, performing and creative arts, computer science and the distinctive Albert Memorial awards, signals where the College places particular value.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
44%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
25%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
50%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 11 November 2025
Teaching & academics
Results at GCSE are a clear strength: 44 per cent of grades fall in the 9 to 7 range, comfortably ahead of the national average of 23 per cent. At A-level the picture is more in line with national norms, with 25 per cent of grades at A*-A and 50 per cent at A*-B, both a touch below the national figures. Alongside GCSE and A-level, pupils can pursue BTEC qualifications and the Extended Project Qualification, and popular sixth-form choices span the sciences, humanities and subjects such as psychology, economics and government and politics.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Principal of the college, Head of the senior school · Louise North
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 185
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Hockey is the College's principal sport, and a dedicated sporting excellence scholarship underlines its competitive ambitions. Scholarships in the performing and creative arts and in computer science point to opportunities beyond the classroom for musicians, performers and budding technologists.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 0.18%
- EHC plans
- 0.18%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £11,712 - £32,484
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £30,036 - £50,667
Schools nearby
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Summerhill School
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Ipswich School
Ipswich, East of England
Redstone Hall School
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A C of E school with strong GCSE outcomes and a genuine boarding ethos, Framlingham College suits families wanting an all-round independent education in rural Suffolk. Fees are substantial, so scholarships are worth exploring early.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.