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Framlingham College

Framlingham, Suffolk, United Kingdom

Co-educationalFull, Weekly, Flexi boardingAges 2-18Independent400 pupils15% international pupils

Boardingly Worldly rankingProvisional

39.6/ 100

National

Academic record35

Press reputation39

Alumni57

Awards51

Prestige71

Parental signal16

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Academics

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-LevelPre-Prep

Languages

EAL (English as an Additional Language)

Entrance requirements

Assessments vary by age. Uses WRAT (Wide Ranging Achievement Test) for reading, sentence comprehension, spelling and maths computation at Prep level. School reports and interviews are also part of the process. Senior School is selective with competitive entry; looking for pupils with genuine interest in learning and interests beyond the academic curriculum.

Life & activities

Sports

HockeyCricketTennis

Arts

MusicDramaArtLAMDA

Extra-curricular

CCF (Combined Cadet Force)Duke of Edinburgh SchemeRangersDebatingDramaMusicPhotographyCircus SkillsCode-breakingBridgeAqua-fitGravity go-kart racingDrone flyingLego Robot LeagueDragons' DenChinese calligraphyHockeyCricket

Boarding & pastoral

Boarding type: Full, Weekly, Flexi

Dining: Breakfast, Tea and Prep available. The school is nut-free and caters for allergies and intolerances.

Pastoral care: Pastoral care lies at the very heart of all activities at Framlingham College. The House structure is integral to that, with every House being home to pupils and staff. Day pupils are fully integrated into the life of the campus by being placed within one of the boarding houses. A team of passionate and dedicated staff get to know each child to support and guide them through their time at the College.

Boarding houses

7 Houses (4 boys, 3 girls)

Latest inspection

Fully compliant in all areas (2025 ISI Inspection)

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