The School, founded in Lowestoft as South Lodge in 1862, moved in 1937 to Old Buckenham Hall, Norfolk, and in 1956 to Brettenham Park, 4 miles from Lavenham and 18 from Ipswich. It became an Educational Trust in 1967. From September 1998 the school will become fully coeducational.
The pupils go on to a wide range of, mostly boarding, Senior Independent Schools, via Common Entrance and Scholarship Examinations.
The Staff/Pupil ratio is approximately 1:9, giving an average class size of 12. All members of Staff, including part-time Staff, contribute to the provision of a wide range of extra-curricular activities in which every pupil has a chance to participate. The major sports for boys are Soccer, Rugby, Hockey and Cricket, but all boys also take part in Athletics and Swimming. Girls sports will include Hockey, Netball, Gymnastics and Rounders. In addition there are opportunities for Tennis (6 courts), Golf (9-hole course), Squash (2 courts), Table Tennis, Woodwork, Metalwork, Pets, Shooting, Sailing and Photography. Art, Music and Drama particularly flourish.
The Main Building, an 18th Century mansion, stands in its own grounds of 75 acres of which some 25 are playing fields, and 6 are woodland. In the past few years many building alterations and additions have been completed. A Music and Drama Centre was opened in 1986. In 1989 a CDT Centre and a new Pre-Prep Department were added. In 1990 two new Science Laboratories were completed, and in 1995 a fully equipped Computer Room was opened.
Academic and Music Awards are available each year, details of which, along with a School Prospectus, can be obtained on application to the Headmaster's Secretary.
Sex of children: Boys (Main School); Mixed (Pre-Prep). Girls (From September 1998).
