Orwell Park School Nacton, Ipswich, IP10 0ER, Suffolk 01473 659225

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School type	Co-educational Day & Boarding Preparatory & Nursery
Founded	1868
Head	Mr Alex McCullough
Date Appointed	September 2026
Co-ed Age Range	2-13 years
Number of pupils	160
Lower Prep Day	£5,510 - £8,775 per term
Upper Prep Day	£9,726 per term
Boarding	£11,749 - £16,692 per term
Average Class Size	12-15
Associations	BSA, IAPS, ISC

A Magical Place to Grow

Founded in 1868, Orwell Park School is a leading independent preparatory school for boys and girls aged 2–13. Set within 110 acres of stunning Suffolk parkland overlooking the River Orwell, the school combines academic excellence, exceptional pastoral care and outstanding opportunities beyond the classroom.

At Orwell Park, every child is known as an individual. Favourable class sizes, expert teaching and a nurturing approach help pupils develop confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. The school's philosophy centres on preserving the magic of childhood while providing excellent preparation for senior school.

The purpose-built Pre Prep offers an inspiring start to education, while wellbeing remains central throughout the school, supported by strong pastoral care and the OrWellbeing Hub.

Exceptional facilities include extensive sports grounds, floodlit astros, a bushcraft and forest school camp, outdoor swimming pool, assault course, nine-hole golf course and the school's much-loved Victorian observatory. An extensive co-curricular programme in sport, music, drama, art and outdoor education encourages every child to discover their talents.

Boarding is a particular strength, offering a genuine home-from-home environment and a rich programme of evening and weekend activities. Flexible boarding options are popular with both local and international families.

Pupils move on to many of the UK's top senior schools, including Eton, Harrow, Oundle, Uppingham, Marlborough, Radley, Winchester and Stowe, with many earning scholarships each year. As part of the Benenden Family of Schools, Orwell Park benefits from enhanced opportunities while retaining its distinctive character and close-knit community.

For more information contact our Admissions Team on 01473 653224 or email admissions@orwellpark.org.