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Felsted School

Felsted, Dunmow, Essex CM6 3LL, U.K. — One hour from London and Cambridge
IB Diploma ProgrammeIBBoarding Life
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Annual Fees£3,150 – £6,175 per term (day fees)
Ages3 – 19

Felsted School is a IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Dunmow, United Kingdom. Founded in 1919. It serves 1,002 students for students aged 3–19.

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Location & Getting There

Felsted, Dunmow, Essex CM6 3LL, U.K.Open in Maps
One hour from London and Cambridge
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NanaSays Scorecard

Est. 1919
Year Founded
1,002
Students Enrolled
Boarding Available
CCF Programme

Key Details

Curricula Offered
IB Diploma ProgrammeYes
IBYes
Accreditations
IB
Languages of Instruction
English

Academic Performance

Standards Met
ISI

ISI Inspection Report

The school meets all relevant standards. Leadership and governance are effective with rigorous governing body oversight, the curriculum is well-designed with effective teaching resulting in good pupil progress, and pastoral care effectively supports pupils' wellbeing and safety.

ISI Standards
Met
Key Strengths
well-designed, broad and balanced curriculum and effective teaching
Effective pastoral care and a school culture that promotes mutual respect
Governing body maintains rigorous oversight and provides appropriate challenge and support
Effective supervision of day and boarding pupils
Health and safety checks and maintenance are carried out regularly and facilities are maintained to a high standard
Safeguarding is effective with appropriate policies and procedures
Areas for Development
Make more effective use of the recently introduced system for data tracking to inform the support provided to individual pupils to strengthen their outcomes
Ensure that teachers apply rewards and sanctions consistently in line with the newly introduced behaviour management system
Use of monitoring and achievement data to support pupils is not consistently applied across the school
In a minority of lessons, pupils with higher prior attainment were not always sufficiently challenged to extend their learning
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Key facts

Founded
1919
Ages
3–19 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
1,002
Inspectorate
ISI

About

Felsted School is a private, coeducational IB World School located in Essex, United Kingdom, authorized by the International Baccalaureate since March 2006. The school offers mixed boarding facilities with English as the language of instruction. Students have access to a comprehensive range of IB subjects across multiple disciplines, preparing them for university and beyond.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

  • Rural village campus
  • One hour from London and Cambridge
  • Family school structure with house system
  • Multiple boarding options including flexi and weekly boarding
  • Specialist facilities across 80 acres

Boarding Life

Boarding Type
Flexi boarding
Capacity
409 students

80 acre rural village campus in North Essex with specialist facilities

Day Boarding, Flexi Boarding, Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding (Monday to Friday), Weekly Boarding (Monday to Sunday)

Student Life

House System

House structure providing nurture, support, camaraderie and friendship

Student Demographics

School Type
co-ed
Age Range
3 – 19
Student Body
Boarding capacity409

School Background

Governance & Ownership

private

Religious Affiliation

Church of England

Frequently Asked Questions

The annual fees at Felsted School are £3,150 – £6,175 per term (day fees) per academic year.