Sidcot FAQs

 

Can I come to Sidcot if I am not a Quaker?

Yes you can come to Sidcot if you're not a Quaker - only 15% of staff and pupils are Quakers. Read more

My parents can’t pick me up until 6pm; can I stay late at school?

You can stay at school until 6.30 pm (3.45 - 5.00 pm Activities, 5.00 - 5.45/6.00 pm Prep or further Activities, followed by the evening meal).

Can I board during the week and go home at weekends?

Yes, we have weekly boarding. Read more

What happens when I’m ill?

We have a Health Centre on campus, staffed by three nurses from 8.00 - 8.00 pm and the local Doctor's surgery has allocated times for our students if required. Read more

What’s the food like?

Good food, lots of organic produce and Fairtrade. Sidcot has a Healthy Eating Award. Read more

Can I use my mobile phone at school?

Yes, but not in lessons. The School sets guidelines for the use of mobile phones in order to minimise disruption of nuisance to others.

Is there a School Council?

Yes.

I was bullied at my last school; why will Sidcot be any different?

The Quaker ethos believes in a peacable approach to conflict resolution. Sidcot is a supportive, friendly school with excellent pastoral care. Staff and student relationships are excellent. Read more

Where can I buy uniform?

We have a uniform shop on the School campus.

I have a friend in the Lower Fourth; what does this mean?

Sidcot School has retained traditional year group names. In the Senior School, Year 7 is called the Third Form, Years 8 and 9 are the Lower and Upper Fourth and Years 10 and 11 are the Lower and Upper Fifth. The Sixth Form spans Yeasr 12 and 13. In the Junior School, national curriculum Years 1 to 6 are taught in classes J1 to J6.

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