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Sidcot School, Junior School, Winscombe BS25

Oakridge Lane, Winscombe, Somerset BS25 1PD

Sidcot School, Junior School, Winscombe BS25

10 reasons to choose Sidcot School, Junior School

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Sidcot School, Junior School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 79. It is one of the best independent prep schools in Winscombe and one of the 3 best primary schools for 3 miles.

School fundamentals

Sidcot School, Junior School is an independent prep day school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 3 and 11 years. It is a Quaker school, open to all faiths and none. The school has a non-selective admissions policy. It is the junior division of Sidcot School, an all-through school to age 18. Sidcot School, Junior School fees range from £3,200 (Rec) to £4,780 per term (2023/24).

Average class size

Sidcot School, Junior School usually has one class per year, sometimes two in Years 5 and 6, and an average class size of 16 pupils.

Leavers' destinations

At the end of Year 6, most Junior pupils move up to Sidcot School.

The Sidcot School, Junior School curriculum

School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum, with an international perspective, and also includes PSHE, Peace & Global Studies, French, Spanish, German. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.

More on the curriculum

There are regular educational trips for all year groups and visiting speakers. Forest School for the youngest pupils and outdoor learning for older pupils. Residential trip for Year 6.

Specialist teaching

Specialist teachers for music, languages and sport throughout, and for art from Year 3.

Sport at Sidcot School, Junior School

School offers over 15 different sports through the year, through both the curriculum and extra-curriculum. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. BHS approved Equestrian Centre.

The Arts at Sidcot School, Junior School

Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Drama is part of the English and co-curriculum. All pupils learn an instrument in class and about one third take extra-curricular instrument lessons from Year 3. Choir, band and orchestra. Each pupil may participate in up to 10 different extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.

Wraparound care

Wraparound care from 7.45am to 6.00pm. Operates bus service to local towns.

Find another school near Sidcot School, Junior School

Independent Prep Schools

Fairfield School (10.5 miles); Wells Cathedral Prep School (12.9 miles).

State Primary Schools

Winscombe Primary School (0.9 miles); Sandford Primary School (2.1 miles); Ubley Church of England Primary School (7.8 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Sidcot School (0 miles); Mark College (8.2 miles); Wells Cathedral School (12.9 miles).

State Senior Schools

Churchill Academy (2.7 miles); The Kings of Wessex Academy (4.5 miles); Priory Community School (6 miles).

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