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Sidcot School

Oakridge Lane, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1PD

Key facts

Mr James Jones Headmaster

Co-ed Gender

616 Total Pupils

Countryside Location

Day & Boarding Type

3 - 19 Age Range

Mainstream Mainstream/Special

Quaker Religious Ethos

About Sidcot School

Situated in the picturesque Mendip Hills, Sidcot School offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for students from nursery through to sixth form. With a strong emphasis on holistic education, the school fosters academic excellence alongside personal development, encouraging pupils to explore their interests and talents. The vibrant community is characterised by a commitment to inclusivity and a respect for diversity, ensuring that each child feels valued and supported. Parents can expect a dedicated approach to learning that prepares young people not only for academic success but also for life beyond the classroom.

Pupil information

Roll size, gender split and SEN provision.

Total Pupils

616 pupils

The total number of pupils enrolled at the school.

Boys

298 / 48.38%

Girls

318 / 51.62%

With SEN Support

176 / 28.57%

With SEN EHCP

5 / 0.81%

Fees per term

Indicative termly fees including VAT where shown.

Day Fees

£3,520 – £8,190 (inc. VAT)

Boarding Fees

£12,960 – £16,680 (inc. VAT)

Sidcot School, South West, Somerset, BS25 1PD

A-level performance

2025

Value-added and attainment indicators for sixth-form students (England). Figures are for context; always confirm with the school.

Progress Score

0.26
Above Average

These figures tell you how much progress students who studied A levels at this school or college made between the end of key stage 4 and the end of their A level studies, compared to similar students across England. These scores are also known as 'value added' scores.

The scores are calculated by comparing the A-level results of students at this school or college with the A level results of students in schools and colleges across England who started with similar results at the end of the previous key stage – key stage 4.

A score above zero means students made more progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4. A score below zero means students made less progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4.

Average Result

C+

This tells you the average grade that students achieved per A level entry.

AAB (with ≥2 Facilitating Subjects)

11.10%

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages.

Inspection report

Read the latest report from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).

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