St Philomena's School
Frinton-on-Sea, Essex · CO13 9HQ
Pupils
111
Day fees
£10k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
St Philomena's is a small, independent Catholic day school serving the Frinton-on-Sea community with approximately 111 pupils across the prep years. The school emphasizes Catholic values and pastoral care within an intimate setting, appealing to families seeking a faith-based education with strong safeguarding and community roots. As an unregistered/uninspeced establishment, it operates outside the formal Ofsted framework, requiring parents to exercise particular due diligence.
- →Catholic ethos and values-based education aligned with family faith
- →Small cohort size enabling personalized attention and individual pastoral care
- →Local day-only provision in coastal Essex without boarding pressures
Who thrives here
Families seeking a small, Catholic-focused prep environment where individual attention and faith formation are priorities. Pupils who benefit from close-knit communities and clear pastoral structures thrive here.
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Contact & visit
Hadleigh Road, Frinton on Sea, Essex
Frinton-on-Sea, Essex
CO13 9HQ
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at St Philomena's School?
Day fees at St Philomena's School are approximately £9,600 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into St Philomena's School?
St Philomena's School admits pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is St Philomena's School a boarding school?
St Philomena's School is a day school in Frinton-on-Sea and does not offer boarding.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Close pastoral relationships in a small-school setting
✓Strong Catholic community values and faith development
✓Accessible, local day-school provision without boarding
Common concerns
!No Ofsted inspection history or external accountability framework
!Limited transparency on specialist provisions, facilities, or academic outcomes
!Small pupil base may constrain sports, music, and co-curricular breadth