Old Buckenham Hall School (OBH)
Brettenham Park, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 7PH
Key Facts
Mr James Large Headmaster
Co-ed Gender
199 Total Pupils
Countryside Location
Day & Boarding Type
2 - 13 Age Range
Mainstream Mainstream/Special
Non-denominational Religious Ethos
About
Old Buckenham Hall (OBH) is where a traditional, phone-free childhood coexists with a forward-thinking global outlook. Set within 85 acres of Suffolk parkland, we provide an environment where children stay children for as long as possible. As a proud member of the Rugby School Group, OBH combines the warmth of a family-focused prep school with the prestige and resources of a world-class institution, and offering – for those that choose – an exclusive Boarding Pathway to Rugby School. While benefiting from this partnership, OBH remains an independent-minded preparatory school. We work individually with families to find the "right" step for every child. Our reach is truly national, with pupils consistently securing places and scholarships to Eton, Harrow, Wycombe Abbey, Rugby, Uppingham, and regional schools such as Oundle and Gresham’s School. Our results are sector-leading: in the past six years, pupils have secured 83 full scholarships. Notably, in 2025, a single cohort of 41 pupils earned 32 full scholarships. We believe these results are a direct product of pupils benefiting from an "adventure in education." For example, our Old Buckenham Explorers (OBEs) programme reinforces classroom learning through survival skills—such as mastering fire-building after studying combustion in the lab. This grounded approach, alongside our extensive academic and co-curricular programme, ensures pupils are prepared for the 21st century whilst enjoying an adventurous childhood.
Campus Size
85 Acres
Fees
Day Fees
£5,740 – £10,033 (inc. VAT)Boarding Fees
£12,761 – £14,616 (inc. VAT)Pupil Information
Total Pupils
The total number of pupils enrolled at the school.
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With SEN Support
With SEN EHCP
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Mobile Phone Policy
Approach to mobile phone use at Old Buckenham Hall School (OBH)
Inspected by ISI
This school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).