Old Buckenham Hall School

Brettenham Park, Ipswich, IP7 7PH

Independent school for ages 2–13 in Ipswich. Mixed intake, Church of England ethos.

Old Buckenham Hall School is an independent, non-selective prep school in Suffolk, serving boys and girls aged 2 to 13. It has a Church of England ethos, nursery classes and boarding provision, and serves around 190 pupils.

Its ISI inspection in June 2024 found the relevant standards met, including safeguarding standards.

The school says it has over 160 years of prep-school history, describes boarding as a core part of its education, and says its motto is 'Spero'.

Ages 2–13 · All-through

190 pupils · On roll

Independent school · Mixed

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