The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 88% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 29.7 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Quaker school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
29.7
14.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.26
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
29% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Quaker
Numbers
- Pupils
- 616
- Capacity
- 88%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Somerset
- Head
- Mr James Jones (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Oakridge Lane, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1PD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Sidcot School?
Sidcot School currently has 616 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sidcot School take?
Sidcot School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Sidcot School?
Sidcot School is in Winscombe, BS25 1PD, in the North Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sidcot School have a sixth form?
Yes, Sidcot School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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