Sidcot School

Sidcot School is a co-educational day and boarding school for ages 3–18, rooted in Quaker values. The school’s ethos is defined by the principles of truth and integrity, equality and community, peace, simplicity, and sustainability. The 'Sidcot Learning Wheel' guides teaching, encouraging students to be curious, live life to the full, make a difference, and value others.

The school provides education from Pre-School through to Sixth Form. The curriculum includes GCSEs in the Senior School and a choice of A Levels, IB Diploma, BTEC, and the EPQ in the Sixth Form. Additional offerings include the Leiths Extended Certificate in Professional Cookery, EAL support for international students, and a Pre-GCSE pathway. The Centre for Peace and Global Studies integrates 21st-century Quakerism into the academic experience.

Students leave Sidcot with a range of qualifications and as confident, well-rounded individuals. The school offers pathways to UK colleges and universities, with students achieving success in GCSEs, A Levels, and the IB Diploma. Leavers move on to a variety of destinations, and many maintain close ties with the school as alumni.

The Learning Support department provides targeted, individualised assistance for students with specific learning needs, including dyslexia and other Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD). The team consists of experienced teachers who collaborate with classroom staff to adapt lessons, create personalised strategies, and provide booster lessons. Support covers areas such as reading, writing, maths, and study skills.

Sidcot School does not use Common Entrance Examinations. Applicants from Year 7 upwards sit assessments in Maths and English to determine current ability, which are not pass/fail. While the primary intake is in September, the school accepts pupils throughout the year if places are available. Prospective families are encouraged to attend open mornings, personal tours, or taster days.

The school operates on a termly basis with three terms per year. The academic year typically concludes in early July. The school calendar includes residential trips, productions, and various co-curricular events.

Situated on a 150-acre campus in the Mendip Hills, Somerset, the school features a main school building, an Equestrian Centre, tennis courts, a Meeting House, and five boarding houses. The campus includes a refectory, an onsite Hub café, an Arts Centre, and a sports centre. The school offers 187 beds for residential stays and educational events.

The PASS (Programme of Activities for Sidcot Students) provides opportunities for students to live adventurously. Offerings include an Equestrian Centre, Forest School, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE), sports, and arts. The school also hosts a variety of clubs and activities, including wraparound care for younger students and weekend activities for boarders.