Felixstowe International College
Felixstowe International College is an independent school in Felixstowe for pupils aged 9 to 19. It has 28 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Felixstowe International College is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection: February 2023.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 9-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Maybush House Maybush Lane Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 7NA |
| Phone | 01394282388 |
| Reference Number | 124899 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 28 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 35.71%
Girls: 64.29% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Felixstowe International College has made significant progress since its last inspection, where it failed to meet several independent school standards. The leadership has worked diligently with external specialists to improve the curriculum, ensuring it is well-planned and effectively delivered across all subjects. As a result, the school now demonstrates a strong commitment to meeting the educational needs of its pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Furthermore, the institution now satisfies all the independent school standards that were assessed during this inspection, indicating a positive trajectory for future development.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 06 Dec 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Dec 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 15 Feb 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 14 May 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2018 | Additional inspection |
| 03 Oct 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 30 Nov 2016 | Additional inspection |
| 12 May 2016 | Additional inspection |
| 13 Oct 2015 | Additional inspection |
| 03 Mar 2015 | Standard inspection: |
| 08 May 2014 | Monitoring inspection |
| 26 Jun 2012 | Monitoring inspection |
| 01 Dec 2011 | Standard inspection: |
| 19 Nov 2009 | Monitoring inspection |
| 08 May 2008 | Standard inspection: |
| 04 May 2004 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Successful improvement in curriculum design and delivery.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Strong safeguarding practices and staff training.
- Well-planned lessons that engage pupils effectively.
- Proprietor's commitment to ongoing school improvement.
In 2025–26, 28.6% of pupils at Felixstowe International College were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 10.7% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
| Name | Distance |
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Colneis Junior School
Colneis Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9HH |
0.4 miles |
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Kingsfleet Primary School
Ferry Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9LY |
0.45 miles |
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Fairfield Infant School
High Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9JB |
0.67 miles |
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Felix Primary School
Maidstone Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9ED |
1.41 miles |
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Langer Primary Academy
Langer Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2HL |
1.62 miles |
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Grange Community Primary School
Grange Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2LA |
1.62 miles |
|
Trimley St Mary Primary School
High Road, Trimley St Mary, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 0ST |
2.16 miles |
|
Trimley St Martin Primary School
Kirton Road, Trimley St Martin, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 0QL |
3.14 miles |
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Bawdsey Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Bawdsey, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3AR |
3.54 miles |
|
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery
Barrack Lane, Harwich, CO12 3NS |
3.92 miles |
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The Mayflower Primary School
Main Road, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4AJ |
4.63 miles |
|
Shotley Community Primary School
Main Road, Shotley, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 1NR |
4.73 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
The Drive, Dovercourt, Essex, CO12 3SU |
4.96 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Felixstowe School
High Street, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9QR |
1.53 miles |
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What is Felixstowe International College's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Felixstowe International College is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in February 2023.
When was Felixstowe International College last inspected by Ofsted?
Felixstowe International College was last inspected in February 2023.
How many pupils does Felixstowe International College have?
Felixstowe International College has 28 pupils on roll.
What age range does Felixstowe International College cover?
Felixstowe International College for pupils aged 9 to 19.
Where is Felixstowe International College?
Felixstowe International College is at Maybush House, Maybush Lane, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7NA.