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Felsted School
Independent school · Essex
| Address | Stebbing Road, Felsted, CM6 3LL |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–19 |
| Pupils | 932 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Phone | 01371822600 |
| Website | http://www.felsted.org/ |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Tue 1 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Sat 3 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Sat 21 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026, Fri 22 Jan 2027 to Sun 24 Jan 2027, Fri 30 Apr 2027 to Mon 3 May 2027
INSET days: Mon 4 Jan 2027
Senior School dates used; dates are provisional. Senior summer term ends Sat 3 Jul. Half terms start 3.00pm Friday; boarders return Sunday evening before lessons restart. Autumn exeat written as 21-22 Nov, starting Fri 20 Nov 3.00pm. Prep School differs: autumn starts Wed 2 Sep, summer ends Fri 2 Jul; Prep exeats (Years 7 & 8 only) 21-22 Nov, 23-24 Jan, 1-3 May.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-Reception 5 days per week (not subject to VAT) | £4,121.00 |
| Pre-Reception 4 days per week (not subject to VAT) | £3,626.00 |
| Pre-Reception 3 days per week (not subject to VAT) | £2,720.00 |
| Pre-Reception 5 mornings per week (not subject to VAT) | £3,258.00 |
| Prep day pupil - Years R, 1 & 2 | £4,945.00 |
| Prep day pupil - Years 3 & 4 | £6,995.00 |
| Prep day pupil - Years 5 & 6 | £7,495.00 |
| Prep day pupil - Years 7 & 8 | £9,604.00 |
| Prep traditional 7 nights per week boarding (Years 5 to 8) | £13,070.00 |
| Prep weekly 5 nights per week boarding (Years 5 to 8) | £12,311.00 |
| Senior Day Pupil | £12,558.00 |
| Senior Contemporary: 3 nights per week boarding | £15,537.00 |
| Senior Weekly: 5 nights per week boarding | £17,807.00 |
| Senior Traditional: 7 nights per week boarding | £19,225.00 |
Prep and Senior fees stated as VAT inclusive; Pre-Reception fees not subject to VAT. Academic year inferred from the 2026/27 extras schedules on the same page (last updated September 2026). Prep flexi boarding weekly: £86 (1 night) to £191 (4 nights). Transport £735 per term (Prep) / £734 (Senior extras). No registration fee or deposit amount stated.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Year 3, Year 4, 11+, 13+
Visit (weekday welcome events or Open Morning), then register online via the Admissions portal by the September one year before entry. Year 3/4 applicants attend a taster day with informal assessments. 11+ and 13+ applicants sit online adaptive entry tests; places depend on results, school report and a confidential reference. A deposit secures the place.
- Online adaptive tests: Maths, English comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Interview
- Confidential reference and recent school report
- Taster day with informal assessments (Years 3 and 4)
Registration deadline: September one year prior to the year of entry
Open events: Felsted Whole School Open Morning Sat 6 Mar 2027
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Billericay / Chelmsford | Billericay, Stock, Widford Road, Writtle, Broomfield Road | 07:00 |
| Brentwood | Great Warley, Brentwood, Hutton, Shenfield | 07:00 |
| Puckeridge / Bishop’s Stortford | Puckeridge, Bishop’s Stortford | |
| Epping / Ongar | Epping, Ongar | |
| South Woodford | South Woodford | |
| Rayleigh | Rayleigh | |
| Saffron Walden / Thaxted | Saffron Walden, Thaxted | |
| Witham / Wickham Bishops / Heybridge | Witham, Wickham Bishops, Heybridge | |
| Colchester / Braintree | Colchester, Braintree | |
| Chelmsford | Chelmsford |
Cost: £735 a term, subject to change
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.