Oakridge Lane, Winscombe, Somerset BS25 1PD
10 simple reasons to choose Sidcot School, Junior School
Independent prep school and nursery in Winscombe.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Religious character; Quaker.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
Junior division of Sidcot School, an all-through school to age 18.
Sidcot School, Junior School fees range from £3,000 (Rec) to £4,490 per term (2022/23).
10 better reasons to choose Sidcot School, Junior School
Schoolsmith Score®; 79.
One of the best independent prep schools in Winscombe and one of the 3 best primary schools for 3 miles.
On average, 14.1 pupils per class and 10.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
At the end of Year 6, most Junior pupils move up to Sidcot School.
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.
Specialist teachers for music, languages and sport throughout, and for art from Year 3.
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.
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.
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 some take extra-curricular instrument lessons. Choir, band and orchestra. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
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
Ashbrooke House School (8.4 miles); Fairfield School (10.5 miles); Wells Cathedral Junior 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).