About Sidcot

The education offered at Sidcot goes well beyond academic examination success. Sidcot aims to demonstrate to its pupils the qualities essential to be successful in life. Essentially what makes Sidcot different from other schools is the emphasis placed upon the quality of relationships throughout the school. Every individual - from the youngest pupil to the oldest member of staff - should treat others, and be treated by them, with dignity and respect.

Academic success is important in Sidcot, but we also place a high priority on the Quaker belief that education is much broader than that. Education should be a joyful experience of self-development and an inspiring introduction to the wonders of creation. Sidcot has been a pioneer in co-education and in the pastoral care of its community since the foundation of the first Quaker school here in 1699. The challenge for those of us in education is to enable each child to develop their talents to the full. This is what we aim to do at Sidcot.