At Sidcot’s, students are inspired to be curious, live adventurously and excel academically. Through a broad and balanced curriculum, expert teaching and exceptional pastoral care, every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential. Alongside excellent exam results, we equip young people with the confidence, compassion and resilience to make a positive difference in the world.
What Matters When Choosing A Secondary School?
Academic Enrichment
Learning at Sidcot goes beyond the syllabus. Our academic enrichment programme encourages students to think critically, ask questions and explore ideas in greater depth through talks, workshops and trips, helping them develop confidence and a genuine love of learning. Alongside this, scholarships recognise talent and potential across a range of disciplines, offering enhanced opportunities as well as responsibility and leadership within the school community.
Student Wellbeing
Student wellbeing sits at the heart of Senior School life. Our strong pastoral system supports students’ emotional, social and academic wellbeing, while Rose Cottage Wellbeing Hub provides a safe sanctuary for students to unwind. Together, our teams ensure every student feels safe, supported and able to thrive.
Sport
Sport at Sidcot offers a wide range of opportunities, from team sports and competitive fixtures to recreational activities. Students can benefit from specialist coaching in Tennis and Basketball, as well as training at our on‑site Equestrian Centre, supporting participation at every level.
Boarding
Starting in Senior School, boarding at Sidcot is a great way to fully experience life here. From Year 7, we offer both full-time and flexi boarding options, with welcoming boarding houses right on campus that quickly feel like home. It’s a brilliant way to build independence, make lifelong friends, and be part of our close-knit international community while you study.
The Arts
The Arts are a very popular choice at Sidcot, with courses ranging from Music, Drama, and Textiles to Fine Art, Photography, and Ceramics. Alongside an exciting Arts curriculum, students have regular opportunities to take part in school productions, concerts, art exhibitions, and further co-curricular activities like Ceramics Club, whether they are studying the subject or simply want to develop their artistic skills.
Futures
Sidcot’s Futures programme supports students to make informed decisions about their next steps. From GCSE choices through to Sixth Form pathways, and beyond, students receive individual guidance to help them plan with confidence.
Sidcot's Academic Journey
Sidcot Senior School supports students as they progress through each stage of their education. In Third Form (Year 7), students make a confident transition into Senior School, with strong pastoral care, small-class teaching and the option to begin boarding. Fourth Form (Years 8–9) builds on these foundations, encouraging independence and breadth of learning as students prepare for GCSE study. In Fifth Form (Years 10–11), students focus on their chosen GCSE subjects, supported by expert teaching and tailored Futures guidance that prepares them for Sixth Form and beyond.
GCSE Choices
Students are carefully guided through GCSE choices to help them make confident, informed decisions. Sidcot offers a broad and balanced GCSE curriculum, including core subjects like English, Maths and the Sciences, alongside creative and practical subjects such as Drama, Textiles, History, Business, and Sport, allowing every student to pursue their strengths and interests.
Moving Up To Sixth Form
Entering the Sixth Form at Sidcot is a significant and exciting milestone in your educational journey. Whether you are progressing from Year 11 or joining our community from another school, our comprehensive transition programme is designed to ensure you feel fully prepared, both academically and pastorally. Our central aim is to support your successful ‘step-up’ to A Level, IB, or BTEC study, helping you achieve your personal best while encouraging you to explore new passions and embrace every unique opportunity that life at Sidcot has to offer. Find out more about how we support the transition from Senior School to Sixth Form here:
Live Adventurously
Learning at Sidcot extends far beyond the classroom through a varied programme of local, national and international school trips, helping students connect their studies to the wider world. Alongside this, a wide range of adventurous co‑curricular and enrichment opportunities build confidence and independence. Students can take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, competitive sports fixtures, LAMDA lessons, Model United Nations, and much more alongside their lessons, supporting all they learn in class. In addition, activities such as caving, kayaking, archery, pilates, and even surfing are available through the Programme of Activities for Sidcot Students (PASS). By stepping out of their comfort zones and exploring new interests, our students uncover hidden talents and cultivate essential life skills, such as resilience, teamwork and self-belief, that prepare them to navigate the world beyond school with purpose, curiosity and a truly adventurous spirit.
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Discover Sidcot Senior School
Interested in learning more about what Sidcot has to offer? Book a place at one of our upcoming open mornings, request a prospectus, or contact our admissions team to book a private tour today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sidcot maintains small class sizes to ensure personalised teaching, strong academic progress, and meaningful student-teacher relationships.
Wellbeing is central to Sidcot’s ethos. Students benefit from a strong pastoral system, dedicated tutors, mental health support, and a nurturing community rooted in Quaker values.
The School offers outstanding facilities, including science laboratories, creative arts spaces, sports pitches, an equestrian centre, and modern boarding houses set within a beautiful countryside campus.
Yes, boarding is available from Year 7 onwards and provides a supportive and enriching home-from-home environment that fosters independence, friendship, and personal growth.
Sidcot offers a broad and balanced GCSE curriculum, including core subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Science, alongside a diverse range of options in the Arts, Humanities, Languages, and Technology.
Students receive expert guidance from teachers, tutors, and the Futures department. Taster sessions, careers advice, and one-to-one consultations ensure informed and confident decisions.
Students can participate in a wide variety of co-curricular activities, including sports, performing arts, outdoor education, academic clubs, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.