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‘Write your own story’ suggests Wycliffe’s website. We felt pupils would indeed be able to pen a positive one after their time at this small, nurturing prep. It strikes the perfect balance between being relaxed and homely whilst also being a place brimming with opportunity and energised by its international outlook. Regardless of a pupil’s ability, the school fosters an aspirational spirit, encouraging pupils to aim high and get stuck in.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 200 ·
- Offers boarding
- Yes ·
- Religion
- Inter-denominational
- Fees
- Day £13,356 - £24,138; Boarding £31,275 - £42,012 pa
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire County Council
- Linked schools
Headteacher
Headmistress
Mrs Helena Grant
Since 2020, Helena Grant (BEd). Having grown up in Hong Kong and with a geography and environmental science specialism for her degree in education, perhaps it’s no wonder that Mrs Grant has not always been rooted to the UK. After cutting her teeth in
Entrance
School is academically non-selective with checks to ensure that it’ll be the right fit for a pupil. Main entry points are nursery (starts from 3, term-time only), reception, years 3 and 7 but pupils can, and do, join at any stage. Up to year 2,
- Open days
- September and March with smaller events throughout the year and personal tours always available
Exit
Majority head to the senior school at the end of year 8. Some leave for local grammars at 11 with those places filled by new year 7 entrants coming from other local preps or abroad.
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Teaching & learning
Boarders
Wycliffe has a thriving boarding scene due to its popularity amongst the military and international families – of the 25 per cent that board, the vast majority are full boarders, but flexi is on the rise. Boarders walk ‘over the footbridge’ to reach
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 unable to have their mobile phones in school. If they bring one to school, this must be kept in the school office. Boarders have set times when they can use their phone, and this is limited. They had them in, and never have them in their rooms. We have tech free Tuesday.
Pupils
Money matters
- Fee information
- Day £13,356 - £24,138; Boarding £31,275 - £42,012 pa
Our view
Wycliffe sits on the western edge of the Cotswolds near the small town of Stonehouse. Its fairly rural location and small size could give the impression that it’s a slightly provincial English prep. However, don’t always judge a book by its cover! It
The last word
‘Write your own story’ suggests Wycliffe’s website. We felt pupils would indeed be able to pen a positive one after their time at this small, nurturing prep. It strikes the perfect balance between being relaxed and homely whilst also being a place
