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Sidcot School
Independent school · North Somerset
| Address | Oakridge Lane, Winscombe, BS25 1PD |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–19 |
| Pupils | 594 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Religious character | Quaker |
| Phone | 01934843102 |
| Website | https://www.sidcot.org.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Wed 16 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Thu 8 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Wed 2 Sep 2026, Thu 3 Sep 2026, Fri 4 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Fri 16 Apr 2027
INSET = staff CPD days; new staff induction Tue 1 Sep. Fri 4 Sep: Junior School acclimatisation session, Year 7 induction day, and boarders' induction and return. Boarders return Sun 1 Nov, Mon 4 Jan, Sun 21 Feb, Sun 18 Apr, Sun 6 Jun.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Wed 15 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Wed 29 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Thu 20 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Thu 6 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Wed 1 Sep 2027, Thu 2 Sep 2027, Fri 3 Sep 2027, Tue 4 Jan 2028, Wed 19 Apr 2028
INSET = staff CPD days; new staff induction Tue 31 Aug. Boarders' induction and return Fri 3 Sep; boarders return Sun 31 Oct, Tue 4 Jan, Sun 20 Feb, Wed 19 Apr, Sun 4 Jun.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Junior School Reception to Year 2 (termly) | £4,122.00 |
| Junior School Year 3 to Year 4 (termly) | £5,122.00 |
| Junior School Year 5 to Year 6 (termly) | £6,172.00 |
| Junior School Reception to Year 2 (annual) | £12,366.00 |
| Junior School Year 3 to Year 4 (annual) | £15,366.00 |
| Junior School Year 5 to Year 6 (annual) | £18,516.00 |
| Pre-School full day | £70.00 |
| Junior School registration fee | £105.00 |
| International Boarding deposit | £5,000.00 |
Registration fee: £200.00
Deposit: £1,000.00
Figures inclusive of VAT and include lunch (£252 per term, invoiced on extras). Senior day and boarding fee table is garbled in the PDF extraction (column labels and figures cannot be reliably matched), so senior fees are not listed. Registration fee £200 (£105 Junior School); deposit £1000 for Junior and Senior day places, £5000 international boarding. Flexi boarding £64 per night. 10% sibling discount.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
International page: process is the same as for UK students when applying directly, or via an agent. Recent school reports are reviewed; successful applicants sit Maths and English entrance assessments and have an interview with the Headmaster or Deputy Head (in person or by Skype). Offers are accepted by signing the Parents' Agreement and paying the deposit.
- Maths and English entrance assessment
- Interview with the Headmaster or Deputy Head
- Review of recent school reports
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Route 1 | Bristol | |
| Bristol Route 2 | Bristol | |
| Bristol Route 3 | Bristol | |
| Bishop Sutton & Mendip Area | Bishop Sutton, Mendip | |
| Mendip & Surrounding Area | Mendip | |
| Burnham and Blackford Route | Burnham, Blackford | |
| Chew Valley Route | Chew Valley | |
| Clevedon, Kenn, Yatton, Congresbury | Clevedon, Kenn, Yatton, Congresbury | |
| Nailsea, Backwell & Long Ashton | Nailsea, Backwell, Long Ashton | |
| Portishead and Clevedon Route | Portishead, Clevedon | |
| Wedmore & Cheddar Route | Wedmore, Cheddar | |
| Weston RETURN ONLY | Weston | |
| Uphill and Worle Route | Uphill, Worle | |
| Winford & Chew Magna Route | Winford, Chew Magna |
Cost: charged to parents at cost
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.