What Matters When Choosing a School?

As a leading private school in Somerset, we provide everything your child needs to thrive both academically and personally. Rooted in our Quaker Philosophy, curiosity, equality, empathy, sustainability, and responsibility, shape everything we do.

These values help us to nurture confident, compassionate young individuals who aren't afraid to pursue their passions and make a difference in the world. Because what matters most is discovering an education that enables your child to become their best self.

 

James Jones, Head of Sidcot School
“At Sidcot we understand how difficult a decision selecting a school can be. We recognise that, just as all children are different, so too are schools. Discover if what matters to us here at Sidcot, is what truly matters to you for your child's education.”
James Jones
Head of Sidcot School

An Exceptional Location

Our Somerset location is integral to the opportunities and experiences on offer at Sidcot School. Our beautiful rural campus sits among 150 acres of the Mendip Hills, while the nearby cities of Bristol and Bath are still easily accessible. Our activities programme makes the most of this stunning Somerset landscape, and the nearby cities provide enriching day trips and weekend breaks. Students looking for independent schools in Bristol, Bath or Somerset can make the most of our idyllic location and the opportunities for exploration that it offers.

Aerial image of our leading private school in Somerset and the surrounding countryside.

Living Adventurously

New ideas, exciting opportunities and a thirst for life are integral to the student experience at our private school in Somerset. At Sidcot School, our aims and values are guided by the principle that every student should have the chance to live adventurously.
 

Students from our private school in Somerset near Bristol enjoying a camping trip, a great example of outdoor activities offered by Sidcot School.

Sidcot News

International Students

Independent boarding schools thrive when there is a strong and supportive mix of cultures. At Sidcot, one of the leading private schools near Bristol and in Somerset, we’re proud of our well-established international community, where around 30 nationalities live and learn together.

Senior boarding pupils playing a game of pool at our private school near Bristol, welcoming families both from the wider Somerset area & internationally.

Why Choose Sidcot School?

Sidcot School’s roots and rich history date back over 300 years. As one of the most respected independent boarding schools in Somerset, we welcome families looking for private schools in Bristol or Bath, offering an exceptional balance of tradition and innovation.

Visit our campus to see the breadth of facilities available, discover how we take care of student wellbeing, and learn how the Sidcot Learning Wheel defines how our students learn.

Senior students conducting a science experiment with  teacher at our prviate boarding school near Bristol, students from Bath and the wider Somerset areas.
Alumni gathering for a class reunion at our top private school in Somerset, welcoming international & local students from Bristol, Bath & the surrounding areas.

Sidcotians

The work of the Sidcotian Office is to build a secure future for Sidcot School, so it continues to thrive for generations to come.