Old Buckenham Hall School A GSG School
- Old Buckenham Hall School
Brettenham Park
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP7 7PH - Head: James Large
- T 01449 740252
- F 01449 740955
- E admissions@obh.co.uk
- W www.obh.co.uk
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 2 to 13.
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Suffolk
- Pupils: 220
- Religion: Church of England
- Fees: Day £13,998 - £24,471; Boarding £31,125 - £35,649 pa (last updated on 07/08/2024)
- Open days: October, March, May
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Wellies, whether green or not, are essential for pupils to rush about and enjoy the grounds which include wooded areas (with climbable trees). The library is a large panelled room with enticing sofas to snuggle into to read. Learning for Success (the term coined for extra support) takes place in a large, cheerful room. The last head said childhood is a time ‘to be able to make mistakes because that is how you learn’, and this is echoed by lots of parents who told us the school is a place where…
What the school says...
OBH has introduced more flexible day pupil collection times recognising the needs of modern families. Whilst committed to full boarding, the school supports boarding children who have commitments outside school and encourages parents to meet with the headmaster to discuss options on an individual basis.
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Sports
Unusual sports
Equestrian centre or equestrian team - school has own equestrian centre or an equestrian team.
Fencing
Shooting
What The Good Schools Guide says
Headmaster
Since September 2023, James Large, previously at Norwich School. Grew up in Suffolk, read zoology at Southampton and did teacher training at UEA. Attributes his ‘broad interest in all areas of school life’ to his parents – his father was a marine biologist and his mother a primary school teacher, musician and artist. ‘Their influence has remained with me throughout life.’ He is joined by his wife, Harriet, and their young son, Albie. Alongside his interest in the biological world, he loves sport ‘in all its forms’, having represented GB as a sailor from a young age and, more recently, England in touch rugby. Also has a ‘deep appreciation’ for the creative arts.
Entrance
Academically non-selective though pupils must be able to keep up with the curriculum. Prospective pupils and parents are invited to visit the...
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Special Education Needs
Mostly one-to-one withdrawal principally for pupils with specific learning difficulties. Some small group work also takes place.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
|
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
|
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
|
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
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| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
|
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
|
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
Y |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
Y |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
|
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
Leavers' destinations
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uppingham School | 2024 | 6 | 2 | Sports Scholarship (1); Thring Scholarship (1) |
| Eton College | 2024 | 4 | ||
| Framlingham College | 2024 | 4 | 3 | Academic Scholarship(1); Music Scholarship (1); Sports Scholarship (1) |
| Oundle School | 2024 | 4 | 2 | Sports Scholarships (2) |
| Culford School | 2024 | 2 | 1 | Sports Scholarship (1) |
| Benenden School | 2024 | 1 | ||
| King's Ely | 2024 | 1 | ||
| Malvern College | 2024 | 1 | 1 | Sports Scholarship |
| Marlborough College | 2024 | 1 | ||
| Rugby School | 2024 | 1 | 1 | Sports Scholarship (1) |
| The Leys School | 2024 | 1 |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Perse Junior School Dame Bradbury's | 2024 | 1 |
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