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Wycliffe currently feels like it’s flying a little under the radar. We left feeling that this shouldn’t be the case as it’s a school with plenty to shout about. Every single pupil receives a great deal of care and attention from the staff, both academically and pastorally; it punches above its weight in sport and the boarding environment is just the place to make anyone feel at home. Wycliffe has every right to stand proud.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 400 ·
- Sixth form numbers
- 131 ·
- Offers boarding
- Yes ·
- Fees
- Day £31,734; Boarding £55,800 pa
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire County Council
- Linked schools
Headteacher
Head
Christian San José
Since September 2024, Christian San José. Flourished at a grammar school before gaining a place at Oxford to read geography. After a brief stint working in financial PR in London, he went to Sandhurst (was the recipient of the Sword of Honour for
Entrance
Described as non-selective, there are some handy checks to ensure all will thrive. Following a school visit and meeting with the head, pupils sit a CAT4 assessment and school reports are requested. Those with SEN needs must also submit relevant
- Open days
- October
Exit
About a third leave after GCSEs, primarily to go to local sixth form colleges. A small number of internationals transfer to a different school in the UK. Post A level, some go to Russell Group universities, others elsewhere. Exeter, Cardiff,
Latest results
In 2025, 25 per cent 9-7 at GCSE; 29 per cent A*/A at A level (52 per cent A*-B).
A level - Average points score (2024)
What is this?
These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.
Teaching & learning
Wycliffe benefits greatly from its size. Classes tend to be small (many hover around 12 and none larger than 20) but it’s the teacher-pupil relationship that really shines through. All we met said how well the teachers knew each child, with one
- Qualifications taken in 2024
- A level
- BTEC
- EPQ
- GCSE
Learning support & SEN
About 35 per cent of pupils are SWANs (students with additional needs) – a charming term that nods to this school’s inclusive nature. Department is well staffed and Wycliffe is a CReSTeD accredited school which means it is highly competent at
Arts & extracurricular
There’s a good range of creative lessons and activities to get stuck in to. For drama, the annual whole-school production is performed in Sibly Hall and alternates between a musical and a straight play. The drama scholars also put on a play in the
Sport
Sport at Wycliffe is a real boon for many – the pupils we met buzzed about what’s on offer and the head of sports wants them to come away thinking, ‘I could have a go at any sport, and it was fun.’ For its size, plenty of opportunity to play a good
Boarders
Boarding is part of Wycliffe’s DNA: there are plenty that do so (about 50 per cent) and the majority of these are full boarders (most are currently international pupils from a wide range of countries or those with military connections). Option for
Ethos & heritage
At its heart, Wycliffe is a richly diverse school because of its make-up of international, military and local Gloucestershire families. Everyone we met championed its inclusive and cohesive environment with the new head adding, ‘It feels like such a
Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline
A recent parent survey indicated that pastoral care was a core strength. This is primarily down to each pupil being known very well by the staff – there’s a sense that no one is overlooked. One parent explained, ‘They give such a personal education
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review Pupils are required to hand in their phones during lesson times. Boarding pupils have access to their phones at limited times outside of the school day and pupils are required to hand their phones in at night.
Pupils & parents
Families may come from literally all over the globe, but no one gives this a second thought here – it’s a close-knit community. Pupils we met seemed comfortable in their own skin and had an unassuming confidence which would enable them to get along
Money matters
Scholarships offered for entry into years 9 and 12. Means-tested and hardship bursaries available (including one at 100 per cent). Military families eligible for CEA pay 10 per cent of the boarding fee.
A parent fundraising team enables pupils to
- Fee information
- Day £31,734; Boarding £55,800 pa
The last word
Wycliffe currently feels like it’s flying a little under the radar. We left feeling that this shouldn’t be the case as it’s a school with plenty to shout about. Every single pupil receives a great deal of care and attention from the staff, both
