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Sidcot School

Other independent school · Winscombe, BS25 1PD

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#1,288 of 2,536

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 19
Pupils594
GenderMixed
Religious characterQuaker
Head teacherMr James Jones
Local authorityNorth Somerset
Opened01 Jan 1905
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 109362.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolNorth SomersetEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.3146.446.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%66%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%45.2%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%11%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%62%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 482--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolNorth SomersetEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.33.66, similar to England, similar to North Somerset32.735
Average A-level gradeC+--
Average points, best three A-levels35.62, similar to England, better than North Somerset33.435.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB---
AAB or better11.1%, worse than England, similar to North Somerset13.8%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.26, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study90--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Dist---

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils594
Girls308
Boys286
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.99
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.5

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.60%
Higher education43.1%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.9.2%
Employment7.7%
Apprenticeship1.5%
Further education0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Sidcot School
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0.5 miPrimaryWinscombe Primary SchoolAcademy converter
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1.0 miPrimaryShipham Church of England First SchoolAcademy converter
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1.4 miPrimarySandford Primary SchoolAcademy converter
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1.7 miSecondaryChurchill Academy & Sixth FormAcademy converter
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Frequently asked questions about Sidcot School

How does Sidcot School rank in England?

Sidcot School ranks 1,288 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are Sidcot School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Sidcot School was C+, and 11.1% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Sidcot School?

Sidcot School has 594 pupils aged 3 to 19.

Does Sidcot School have a sixth form?

Yes, Sidcot School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.