Individualised learning in a family-like setting, and superb facilities for tennis, swimming, and riding? Saint Felix School offers all this and much more! Thanks to its welcoming, warm-hearted atmosphere, every student here feels at home in no time.
The school is set on a safe, 30-hectare campus surrounded by stunning natural beauty, just a few minutes’ walk from Southwold’s famous coastline. Southwold itself is one of Britain’s most beloved seaside towns, boasting a lively arts scene with literary and arts festivals, concerts, and theatre performances. The bustling city of Norwich is also less than an hour away.
Students with artistic interests are equally well-catered for, with opportunities to perform in theatre productions and join musical ensembles. Alongside a strong academic programme, the school offers a wealth of extracurricular activities and tailored preparation for ‘Oxbridge’ applicants.
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Quick Overview
Age range: 2-18
Number of students: 297
International students: ca.20%
Average class size: 6
Boarding fees per term: £ 12,709
The most important sports on offer besides the traditional team sports: riding, swimming, tennis, fencing, shooting
Nearest airports: Norwich (67 km), Stansted (135 km)
Key Strengths at a Glance
excellent swimming and riding facilities
centre of excellence for tennis
fantastic coastal location
Saint Felix School – Photo Highlights
Saint Felix School in Detail
Sport
Saint Felix truly shines in tennis. Under the guidance of Lee Austrin, a certified RPT coach, the school became the first registered RPT centre in the UK. Founded in Spain in 1989, RPT (Registro Profesional de Tenis) is recognised as a world leader in tennis coaching, taking a highly technical approach to ensure players develop a strong, well-rounded game from an early age. Swimming is another standout area. Elite swimmers benefit from dedicated training slots even during afternoon games periods, and both the swimming and equestrian teams rank among the best school teams in the country.
Academic Life
Students at Saint Felix can take A-Levels or GCSEs, choosing from a broad range of subjects including Business, Psychology, and Design Technology. Small class sizes and a close-knit atmosphere ensure every individual receives excellent support. The Sixth Form enjoys its own dedicated study centre with spaces for both independent and group work, creating a calm and productive learning environment. Students are encouraged to pursue their interests and follow their dreams, with guidance available whenever they need it. A bespoke Oxbridge preparation programme is also on offer, including one-to-one UCAS application support.
Music & Theatre
The arts truly flourish at Saint Felix. Theatre enthusiasts can take part in major school productions, while budding musicians have many opportunities to perform – from orchestras, chamber groups, and rock bands to the Senior Choir and the Saint Felix Choral Society, all of which rehearse weekly. Regular concerts, workshops, and trips complement the vibrant arts life, and students can also join regional orchestras and bands. Individual lessons in singing and instruments are available too. The school chapel, with its grand organ, piano, and superb acoustics, serves as a rehearsal, teaching, and recording space, as well as hosting concerts and talks.
Beyond the Classroom
Students at Saint Felix are encouraged to challenge themselves, discover new skills and passions, and nurture existing ones. Activities include a range of sports clubs — from traditional rugby and hockey to fencing, riding, and shooting — as well as art, theatre, music, and STEM projects (including building cars for races!). At lunchtime and after school, pupils can choose from even more options, such as gaining food and beverage certificates or training in lifeguarding and water safety. Activities vary each term to keep things fresh and exciting.
This is Saint Felix School
Saint Felix School Fees
Fees at Saint Felix School are £12,709 per term, which amounts to £38,127 per school year.
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In Summary
Saint Felix School is a warm, welcoming place that quickly draws every student into its community. That said, it is by no means the only boarding school in the UK offering such a strong blend of opportunities.
We recommend discussing your individual wishes and expectations with us — we’d be delighted to advise you. Thanks to our many years of experience and close contacts with schools, we understand their unique character and can give you honest, insightful guidance.
We’re also happy to help you explore other boarding schools in England. You can find an overview on our Boarding Schools in England page.
Benefit from:
- years of experience in school placements
- interview preparation
- our excellent relationships with Admissions Offices
- assistance with visa questions
What Makes Akademis Stand Out?
- We remain your trusted contact throughout your child’s stay, well beyond the placement process.
- We provide support with guardianship, visa applications and recognition of qualifications within the German school system.
- We offer fully tailored advice. Our school recommendations are unique to each child and can run to 40 pages in length.
- Families receive our 30+ page boarding school guide, packed with practical tips and insights.
- We prepare your child thoroughly for entrance exams and interviews to maximise their chances of success.
- We arrange school visits, ensuring you have the opportunity to experience each school first-hand.
Every boarding school has its own character and ethos. Having personally visited more than 100 schools, we understand these nuances. We also work with schools that do not pay commission, ensuring that our advice remains independent and always in the best interest of your child.
Our roots lie in the UK. For years, we have placed 200–300 families annually into British boarding schools. While our portfolio now includes schools beyond Britain, the UK remains at the heart of what we do.
Our tailored approach results in exceptional acceptance rates. For example, in 2022/23, all seven students we placed at the highly selective Malvern College received offers – a 100% success rate.
We arrange for prospective families to speak with our current students to hear first-hand accounts of life at a UK boarding school.
