- 'A school that creates critical thinkers'
- 'A place to flourish'
- 'A place for adventure'
- 'A place to be me'
A Warm Welcome
We are delighted to welcome you to South Lee Prep School & Nursery, a lively co-educational school that has been nurturing young minds since 1961. You'll find us nestled on Nowton Road, on the outskirts of the wonderful Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
How We Make a Difference
- "As a parent, I am always greeted in a friendly way and receive plenty of feedback about my daughter, which is given in a realistic and encouraging way. The teacher really knows each child!"
- "We’re so happy that the boys have joined South Lee. It’s hard to put into words just how much they’re enjoying everything, and we’re delighted with how well they’ve settled in. This is all thanks to the incredible support from your outstanding team and the warm welcome from their fellow pupils. We truly appreciate everything you’ve done to make this opportunity possible for them."
- "The children are an absolute credit to the school; confident, polite, knowledgeable, and clearly engaged with and happy at South Lee. Their love for school and sense of humour shines through!"
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"Our child has been at the nursery since he was 7 months old and is now nearly 2. He has formed strong bonds with his key worker and staff, and quickly settled into his new room with the help of a personalised welcome booklet. As a teacher, I appreciate the wide range of learning opportunities from an early age, including French, yoga, forest school, and arts and crafts, which have really boosted his confidence. Most importantly, he is happy and excited to go to nursery every day, talking fondly about his teachers and friends. Thank you for providing such a nurturing environment for him to grow."
- "My son has been going since the start of September and really loves it. Since starting, he has come on a lot and comes out every day bouncing around, telling me all about it. The teachers and assistants are warm and friendly."
- "I can’t thank the teachers at South Lee Prep school enough for going above and beyond, by answering emails well after your working hours to assure that my child is ok. Mrs Catchpole and her staff are absolutely amazing and these little things matter a lot. This is what makes South Lee so special and stand out."
- "From the first moment we took a tour of the school we knew we had found the perfect fit. The nursery staff are attentive and caring. The facilities provided lots of toys and space for our active girl to run around. We love that at two years old she is already encouraged to explore the outdoors, get creative and be messy. Above all, I love the feeling that I can drop her off in the morning knowing she is safe and looked after with love."
- "My daughter joined South Lee Nursery at just 12 weeks old, and from the outset it was extremely important to me that she was cared for in a safe, nurturing environment that also placed strong emphasis on her development. From day one, I was impressed by the staffs clear and consistent communication with parents through the Tapestry app and daily handovers, as well as their genuine commitment to supporting each child’s individual needs. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending South Lee Nursery to other families. The care, professionalism, and commitment shown by the entire team have been outstanding, and I very much look forward to sending our future children to the nursery and school."
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"South Lee Nursery provides a wonderfully welcoming and nurturing environment where every child is truly known and valued as an individual. The staff take genuine time to understand each child’s personality, needs, and interests and it shows clearly in how settled, confident, and happy the children always appear.
The atmosphere is consistently warm, friendly, and full of energy. Days are thoughtfully varied, blending plenty of active physical play with engaging learning experiences from French sessions and storytelling to creative arts and hands-on activities that spark curiosity and joy."
