Mrs Halcyon Meldrum
Head of Boarding
Boarding at Saint Felix School
Welcome to our Boarding Community.
Within our three boarding houses, Somerville (Girls, Years 5-11), Gardiner (Boys, Years 5-11), and Fawcett (Mixed, Years 12 and 13), we pride ourselves on creating a home-from-home boarding experience with a warm, close-knit family atmosphere where everyone feels welcome and supported. Here, we cherish each boarder as an individual and go the extra mile to meet their unique needs, providing exceptional pastoral care and reassuring families back home that their child is in safe hands, 24 hours a day.
We offer various Boarding Options tailored to meet the diverse needs of our students and their families. Whether you require the full-boarding experience, a one-night stay, or something in between, our boarding provision ensures that every student can find the right balance of independence, academic focus, and family time.
Our dedicated boarding staff work hand in hand with teachers to ensure that each student reaches their full academic and personal potential.
Saint Felix School’s safe, enchanting location, situated near the picturesque seaside town of Southwold, offers our boarding community a tranquil escape from bustling city life. Sitting in 75 acres of countryside in an Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty, our boarders can find inspiration and focus while creating lifelong memories with friends.
Our enticing evening and weekend activity programme ensures our boarders have plenty opportunities to explore and enjoy new experiences. From mid-week adventures to exciting weekend trips, we organise visits to nearby cities, such as Norwich and Cambridge, fun and entertaining activities like bowling and cinema outings, and opportunities to delve into the charms of our local area.
We warmly welcome international students who wish to improve their language skills and experience a British education. Our diverse school community celebrates cultural exchange, enriching the lives of all boarders and broadening their perspectives.
Virtual Tour
Although the true warmth and kindness of Saint Felix can only be experienced during a physical tour, a virtual tour will give you a feel of the facilities available to our boarders.
