Framlingham College
Framlingham College
Framlingham, England
Framlingham College is located in the beautiful county of Suffolk, in the heart of England and is known to us as a particularly inclusive and down-to-earth school. In recent years, it has made great strides in sport, especially in boys’ and girls’ hockey. A solid academic offering, good music and an excellent design and technology department make Framlingham College an appealing choice. Its lovely rural setting overlooking Framlingham Castle is another standout feature.
The Details
The Academics
Framlingham College is not particularly selective academically, but still delivers very respectable exam results. In 2024, 44% of pupils achieved grades 9–7 in their GCSEs, and 25% received A grades at A-Level – solid performance!
For BTECs, Framlingham College offers Music, Sport, Computer Sciences and Business Studies.
Languages Taught
English as a Foreign Language, French, Latin and Spanish.
The Boarding
More than half of all pupils are boarders.
The school has seven boarding houses – four for boys and three for girls. They are cosy, though not all were fully up to date during our last visit to Framlingham College.
Pupils typically share rooms in twos or threes.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
The main sports at Framlingham College are rugby, hockey, netball and cricket – with hockey standing out in particular. The school has been making headlines, with talent scouts recently recruiting two girls for the England team. For a school of Framlingham’s size, that’s a truly impressive achievement! Other popular sports include tennis, riding, shooting, swimming, badminton, basketball and squash.
Framlingham College also has a very strong creative offering. We were especially impressed by the school’s design and technology department, where we watched a group of pupils building an electric go-kart – fantastic! The head of music, Lucy Bloore, is full of energy, open to new ideas and deeply committed to her pupils. The musical range at the school is remarkable – everyone is encouraged to find their own path.
Creativity knows no bounds here: painting, drawing, printmaking, textile and fashion design, animation, 3D modelling, videography, photography, sculpture and ceramics are all part of the programme.
Weaknesses
The food was a bit of a letdown during our last visit to Framlingham. We have informed the school.
Location
In the heart of Suffolk’s gentle rolling countryside, Framlingham College sits right next to the striking silhouette of Framlingham Castle – a medieval fortress that rises majestically above the town.
London Heathrow - 2 hrs 50 mins by car
A great choice for well-rounded pupils with a penchant for hockey who are looking for a lovely, less traditional boarding school.
Framlingham College has a very special companion: Walter, a sandy-coloured Labrador, is always there to offer emotional support.
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