Felsted School

Felsted School
Address
Map
Stebbing Road

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CM6 3LL

England
Coordinates51°51′31″N 0°26′12″E / 51.8587°N 0.4367°E / 51.8587; 0.4367
Information
TypePublic school
Private day and boarding
MottoFrench: Garde Ta Foy
(Keep your Faith)
Religious affiliation(s)Church of England
Established1564; 460 years ago (1564)
FounderRichard Rich, 1st Baron Rich
Department for Education URN115395 Tables
HeadmasterChris Townsend
GenderCo-educational
Age4 to 18
Enrolment1,000
Colour(s)  Burgundy (Prep School)
  navy blue (Senior School)
Former pupilsOld Felstedians
Websitehttp://www.felsted.org/
The 16th-century school room of Felsted School

Felsted School is a co-educational independent boarding and day school, situated in Felsted in Essex, England. It is in the British public school tradition, and was founded in 1564 by Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich. Felsted is one of the 12 founder members of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, and a full member of the Round Square Conference of world schools. Felsted School is featured in the Good Schools Guide and is regularly featured in Tatler's Schools Guide. Felsted School was shortlisted for 'Boarding School of the Year' 2020 by the Times Education Supplement (TES).

Felsted's production of "Oh, What a Lovely War!"
Fire at Felsted School in 2012

Felsted is notable for having educated a British head of state, Richard Cromwell.