Sidcot Reviews

Jasmine and Joshua have both made so many great relationships with their teachers, been so stimulated and their hunger for knowledge so well fed, resulting in such great exam results without any pressure to perform, other than to put the effort in, which is all that can be asked of a student. The hard work of the teaching staff, to go beyond what is expected, and to do so graciously, and in a friendly and fun way is amazing. The development of rounded, happy young adults, and the creation of so many incredible life experiences that they have had and will continue to have, is just phenomenal, with their fantastic exam results not just being a credit to them, but to the whole school, and the school ethos and environment.

We are also grateful for all the extracurricular opportunities at Sidcot, such as those in the performing arts. If you would like to take to the stage, the school will provide the stage, audience, time, and a supportive environment to learn your craft. This has played an important role for both Jasmine and Joshua in providing a balance to their academic studies.

Last year, I was keen to try flexi boarding to save some early mornings and long commutes from Bristol, and I couldn’t recommend it more! It has not only freed up so much time for me in the evenings to study or try some different activities, but I have also felt really welcomed by a lovely, warm, welcoming community. People whom I now consider close friends from all over the world, I would ordinarily never have had the chance to get to know. I’ve experienced a real sense of fun, freedom and independence in flexi boarding, and I would strongly recommend trying it out!

Pupils throughout the senior school praised their close relationships with their teachers and the focused, creative energy within lessons was a testament to this. Of particular note was the embracing of a culture that makes learning fun, relevant and – importantly – active.

We were very happy with our Sidcot experience, its practices, its human and spiritual values - the School and the people that make it will be missed. We truly hope it shall remain one of the very bright spots and an anchor in our daughter's life.

It has been a great year for Irene and, of course, for us. At the beginning of the year, Irene phoned us crying because of homesickness. At the end of the year Irene cried because she would like to stay one year more in Sidcot. She has improved her English, made friends and she is now more self-confident. All I can say is that this has been a very good experience thanks to Sidcot, your values and your way of doing things.

I came to Sidcot for one year and had many wonderful experiences here. Firstly, I made lots of international friends because students come from all over the world. Also, I learned about different cultures and shared my culture with them. Secondly, I had opportunities from many fantastic teachers. In my history and business classes, my teachers helped me when I couldn't understand difficult words and topics. My art teacher respected my work so much, it gave me a lot of confidence in making different objects. I studied at Sidcot for only one year, but what I learned will stay with me forever. I appreciate my teachers and friends from Sidcot School a lot.

It was a fantastic experience for our son. He has adapted very well, he has made very good friends and everyone has helped to make it possible. He will always remember this year at Sidcot School and all his friends and teachers. We found Sidcot to be a fantastic School in all aspects, including its teaching methods and the teachers' relationships with the pupils, as well as how they motivate them.