Frewen College
School summary
Frewen College is a small independent school near Rye, with around 125 pupils on its roll. Founded in 1910 and now led by Headmaster Mr Mark Loveday, it offers both day and boarding places to a mixed cohort from age 11. With more than a fifth of pupils on SEN support, the school's intimate scale reflects a setting geared towards individual attention rather than large class sizes.
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Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 31 October 2023
Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSEs, with progress overseen within a deliberately small community of around 125 children. The proportion of pupils receiving SEN support, at 20.8 per cent, is notably high and suggests a school accustomed to tailoring its teaching to a range of learning needs. Inspection is carried out by the ISI, the body that oversees independent schools.
Headmaster · Mr Mark Loveday
Beyond the classroom
As a boarding school, Frewen College offers a residential dimension alongside day attendance, which typically extends the rhythm of the school day beyond lessons.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1910
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 20.8%
- EHC plans
- 79.2%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £23,499 - £35,697
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £34,783 - £50,520
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.