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Sidcot School is a private secondary-stage school in Winscombe, Somerset, with a published age range of 3-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 3-19 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-19
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
Sidcot School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-19
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Curiosity, equality, empathy, sustainability and responsibility are the Quaker principles that shape Sidcot School. Pre-school, junior, senior and Sixth Form stages sit together in a co-educational day and boarding community, where small classes meet sport, arts and equestrian activity on a countryside campus near Winscombe.
The senior curriculum is broad at GCSE, combining English, mathematics and science with drama, textiles, history, business and sport. Post-16 pupils can choose A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or BTEC study. Guidance supports subject choices and movement between stages, so the route is not limited to one qualification pattern.
Boarding runs from Year 7 through Sixth Form in full, weekly and flexible forms. Houses are described as a supportive home-from-home where students develop independence, responsibility and friendships. Residential life is connected to Quaker principles and to activity beyond lessons, rather than treated as a separate offer.
Admissions focus on getting to know the child and the community. Sidcot is non-selective beyond the expectation that pupils can cope with the mainstream curriculum. Applications include a report, a visit or taster day and, where relevant, learning-support information, with separate requirements for Sixth Form and international applicants.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 29.8 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 11.1% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with North Somerset and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 29.8
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 2.47
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with North Somerset and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 3-19
- Headmaster
- Mr James Jones
- Pupil roll
- 594 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Oakridge Lane, Winscombe, Somerset
- Postcode
- BS25 1PD
- Area
- North Somerset
School leadership
- Headmaster
- Mr James Jones
School contact
- School phone
- 01934843102
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- info@sidcot.org.uk
- Admissions phone
- 01934843102
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- £9,010 per term including VAT for Years 10-11 UK students
- Boarding fees
- £17,260-£18,900 per term including VAT for full boarding
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
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Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 29.8 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 2.47 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 11.1% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 33.66 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 21 January 2025
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 21 January 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Sidcot School handle admissions?
Sidcot School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Sidcot School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Sidcot School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Sidcot School?
Sidcot School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 21 January 2025.