Old Buckenham Hall School
Ipswich, Suffolk
Happy Childhoods, Exceptional Futures.
Set in 85 acres of idyllic Suffolk parkland, just 90 minutes from London, Old Buckenham Hall (OBH) is a premier co-educational day and boarding prep school for pupils aged 2 to 13.
Part of the Rugby School Group, OBH acts as an elite launchpad to Britain’s finest senior schools—with a graduating cohort of 26 pupils securing an extraordinary 21 scholarships in 2026 across academics, sport, and the creative arts. Senior destinations include scholarships to Radley College, Rugby School, Oundle School, Sedbergh School, Uppingham School, Culford School, and Framlingham College, alongside places at Eton College and Sevenoaks School. Behind these outstanding results lies an inclusive, non-selective school with small class sizes and authentic pastoral care—proving that high academic success and co-curricular excellence naturally thrive when rooted in the unhurried joy of a happy childhood.
To arrange a private tour or discover more about OBH, contact admissions@obh.co.uk
| Gender | Co-ed (Prep) |
| Boarding/Day | Boarding |
| Age Range | 2 – 13 |
| Roll Size | 210 (Prep) |
| Entrance Exam | No |
Annual Fees
All fees shown are annual and are inclusive of VAT.
Affiliated Schools
Rugby School Group & Bespoke Senior Pathways
Old Buckenham Hall (OBH) is a proud member of the Rugby School Group. Whilst this membership offers a pathway to Rugby School for families who desire it, our core commitment is to help every child find and secure the senior school that best suits their individual talents and ambitions.
We work closely with parents to offer tailored, advice throughout the senior school selection process. As an elite, non-selective launchpad to Britain’s finest senior schools, OBH regularly prepares pupils for entry and major scholarship awards at leading schools across the country.
Senior destinations include:
- Culford School
- Eton College
- Framlingham College
- Gresham's School
- Ipswich School
- King's Ely
- Oundle School
- Radley College
- Rugby School
- Sedbergh School
- Sevenoaks School
- Tudor Hall
- Uppingham School
Location
Old Buckenham Hall
Brettenham Park
Ipswich
IP7 7PH
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