North Somerset
Sidcot School
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This school has a Quaker religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Quaker). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.
Entry, tests and fees
Entrance test
Scholarship Assessment papers Week commencing 2 November 2026
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to attend for written Assessments and interview on Saturday 9 January 2027.
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**Portfolio & personal statements must be submitted by Monday 4 January. The Academic & Sports Assessment Day will take place on Saturday, 9 January, with speci…
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Fees
£4,122
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£5,122
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£8,422
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£9,262 (£8,732)3
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£9,262 (£8,732)3
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£12,366
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£14,642
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£15,052
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£15,366
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£17,512 (£15,912)
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£17,512 (£15,912)
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£25,266
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£26,196
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£27,786 (£26,196)3
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£43,926
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£45,156
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£52,536 (£47,736)
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£52,536 (£47,736)
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Bursaries and scholarships
Sidcot School bursaries take the form of means-tested discounts for new (and sometimes existing) students. Our independent school bursary is intended to help a…
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The Scholarship programme is designed to enable students who have a particular talent or
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Admissions
What’s more, if the international student applying has a globally recognised English qualification, they won’t need to sit our English entrance assessment (as l…
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Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 69 | 29.7 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 99 | 30.4 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 107 | 30.7 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 100 | 32.9 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.7 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in North Somerset for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 109362 |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-19 |
| Headteacher | Headmaster James Jones |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Quaker |
| Postcode | BS25 1PD |
| Latest pupils | 69 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Oakridge Lane, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1PD
www.sidcot.org.uk1934843102| DfE number | 6002 |
| UKPRN | 10017456 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1905 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |