Finborough School
Finborough School is a girls boarding and day school in Stowmarket, Suffolk and founded in 1978. Boarding fees are £10,988 - £14,707 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Girls boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 8 - 18
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Finborough
The story, ethos and character of Finborough.
- Setting
- Rural
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Head
- Mr Steven Clark
Welcome to Finborough School - a top day and boarding school in the heart of Suffolk, offering a dynamic and nurturing environment for children aged 2 - 18. As a leading independent school, we are proud to combine academic excellence with exceptional pastoral care, inspiring pupils to achieve their full potential.
From our thriving prep school to our award-winning sports programmes, Finborough provides a well-rounded education that prepares students for life beyond the classroom. Discover why we are one of the most sought-after schools in the UK for families seeking excellence in both learning and character development.
At the heart of Finborough is a warm and welcoming community where each child is celebrated for their individuality. We pride ourselves on creating a true "learning family" where students feel secure, supported, and motivated. Our dedicated and talented teachers know their pupils deeply, enabling a highly personalised and effective approach to learning.
This relationship-driven ethos fosters not only outstanding academic progress but also confidence, creativity, and character. International boarders thrive at Finborough. Pupils enjoy a vibrant, structured, and supportive environment that feels like a second home.
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Academics at Finborough
What pupils study at Finborough — and where it takes them.
across STEAM, the arts and languages alongside our incredibly successful sports provision. In Finborough Senior School we continue the high levels of pastoral students have experienced in their younger years allowing them the opportunity to grow, thrive and develop each at their own pace, in a truly holistic way.
This is centred on our parent partnerships - working in collaboration ensures we can provide the best for our students. Academic success is supported by our Learnability framework, creating an aspirational learning environment for our students.
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Where our leavers go
Recent years leavers have pursued study and employment at Russell Group Universities, creative media agencies and apprenticeships. Destinations as diverse and exciting as our students!
Whilst we are not academically selective, we pride ourselves both on the high grades achieved by able students as well as the significant value to all students entering exams. This ensures when students leave us, they have achieved above and beyond what was projected for them at their point of entry.
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Finborough
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Finborough.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 1, Boys 1, Mixed 0
- Exeat weekends
- No
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- No
as they can. We keep parents informed and up to date with the day to day life at school, as this is an important part of ensuring parents feel comfortable and students feel safe and supported. Prep/Homework Students from Prep through to Sixth Form are provided with the time, working space and required to complete homework, coursework and study for exams.
Younger boarders will be supported by boarding staff and older students who will listen to them read and help them complete set assignment. Senior boarders can access the Learning Hub, a purpose built study space for supervised self-study in the evenings.
A genuine home away from home
There are two boarding houses at Finborough, providing a home from home for full, weekly and flexi boarders aged 7 to 18. Woolaston houses the boys and Pettiward houses the girls. Our residential house tutors provide 24 hour cover for the children.
Pettiward (Girls) Pettiward provides full, weekly and flexi boarding accommodation for girls aged 7 to 18. Wollaston (Boys) Wollaston provides full, weekly and flexi boarding accommodation for boys aged 7 to 18.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Finborough admissions
How children join Finborough, and how we make it simple.
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Assessment, offer & enrolment
We guide you through entrance assessments and interviews, and handle visas and guardianship if needed.
What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
There are a limited number of short-stay places available each year. Early application is advised. Special notes to agents about entry to the school We understand the importance of helping families to make an informed and confident choice about the next stage of their child's education.
We work closely with our trusted partners to ensure that we are the school of 'best fit' for each child. It is helpful if agents can provide a brief profile or background information on the student and family at the point of first enquiry. In addition to September entry, we are also open to in-year applications, dependent on availability of places.
As your advisors we manage the application end-to-end at no cost.
Finborough fees & funding
What Finborough costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Finborough.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Finborough against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Finborough location & travel
Where Finborough is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address The Hall, Great Finborough, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3EF, England Airport transfer Airport transfers can be arranged via the school Travel time to London by train Less than 2 hours Telephone +44 (0)1449 773 600 Website https://www.
finboroughschool. co. uk/ Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. London Stansted 62 70 2. London Heathrow 112 120 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Stowmarket 3.3 9 2.
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