The Old School
School summary
With just 36 pupils, The Old School in Beccles is a notably small independent setting where children are known as individuals rather than faces in a crowd. The school takes pupils from age two through to eleven, offering continuity across the early years and primary stages within one close-knit community. Its intimate scale shapes everything about daily life here, and the Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school good in its most recent inspection. The school is led by Head Mrs Dana Sonn.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 13 February 2024
Teaching & academics
The ISI judged the school good for the quality of its education. With such a small roll, teaching can be closely tailored to each child across the primary years, an approach that suits families looking for individual attention rather than a large-school environment.
Head · Mrs Dana Sonn
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A genuinely small, non-selective independent school for families who value a personal, close-knit start to their child's education.
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The Old School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.