About the school
Sidcot School is an independent school in Winscombe, North Somerset, for day students and boarders. The site states that applicants from Year 7 upwards sit assessments in Maths and English rather than Common Entrance Examinations.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Headteacher | James Jones |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: The school states, "We have one Open Morning each term." It also lists a Year 7 (Third Form) Taster Evening on Tuesday 24 November 2026, 4:45pm to 7:30pm.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
| Subjects tested | Maths, English |
📄 Free Sidcot School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Detail | The pages say Sidcot can accept pupils throughout the year if there are places available in the year group; no catchment or priority area is stated. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The school says applicants from Year 7 upwards sit an assessment in Maths and English, but no registration or test dates for 2028 entry are stated on the pages provided. Bursary applications for September 2027 must be made by Monday, 4 January 2027. The school hosts one Open Morning each term. A Year 7 (Third Form) Taster Evening is listed for Tuesday 24 November 2026 and is stated to be open to students considering Year 7 at Sidcot for September 2026.