HISTORY:
Instilling independent thought and a pioneering spirit.
John Wycliffe was a 14th Century English philosopher, theologian and reformer. His qualities of “independence, a sturdy Protestant attitude towards life and a pioneering spirit…” reflected what our founder, G.W. Sibly, wanted to see in his staff and pupils, leading to him naming the new school Wycliffe College. Seven centuries later, it is to Wycliffe that our values of independence and ‘pioneering spirit’ can be traced.
G.W. Sibly taught all his life and brought “fresh vigour and thinking” to his classrooms. He wanted to create a school where pupils could truly be themselves, develop their own independence of thought and deed, and discover their own talents and abilities. The same ethos is true today.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR:
The Wycliffe experience is more than what happens in the classroom. We nurture mind, body and soul through our diverse extra-curricular programme: we offer a wide range of clubs from traditional skills such as cooking, to the 21st Century ones of Cryptology and Green Car Racing. With more than 60 activities running every week of the year, pupils that the opportunity to stretch their ‘pioneering spirit’ and try something they may never have considered before.
SIZE:
Wycliffe has a community of 650 students from ages 3-18. Wycliffe currently accommodates 287 boarding students at the college. The youngest of those starting to board age 7.
POST-16 QUALIFICATIONS:
Wycliffe aims to help every pupil succeed in a number of ways, from specialist teachers to keeping class sizes small to providing a network of support to ensure pupils thrive in their hosen avenue. Pupils are given individual action plans, and their progress is monitored from the time they join the school up until the very end point. When a pupil leaves, Wycliffe ensure they have had every opportunity to achieve their full potential and is well supported into life’s next endeavours.
Post 16 qualifications:
Wycliffe Sixth Form pupils can choose between 26 different A Levels, Two BTECs, One CTEC, along with the Extended Project Qualification. Our subject option blocks are built around what our pupils pick which offers greater freedom to choose the right subjects for them. At Wycliffe, we’re also proud to offer a leading Sixth Form provision with around 200 pupils in Years 12 & 13.
Wycliffe Sixth Form pupils can choose between 26 different A Levels, Two BTECs, One CTEC, along with the Extended Project Qualification. Our subject option blocks are built around what our pupils pick which offers greater freedom to choose the right subjects for them. At Wycliffe, we’re also proud to offer a leading Sixth Form provision with around 200 pupils in Years 12 & 13.
PRE-16 QUALIFICATIONS:
Pupils at Wycliffe College enjoy life in a safe and stunning countryside campus set over 52-acres on the outskirts of Stonehouse in Gloucestershire, just 90 minutes from London.
We successfully blend the traditional and the modern, not only with its striking architecture but also with its broad curriculum and forward-thinking ethos.
Wycliffe is a pupil-centric environment where individuality is encouraged and respected. It fosters a pioneering spirit, developing independence in every pupil’s approach to learning and life.
The Boarding rooms and facilities are designed to help children feel safe and secure as well as feel part of a community. All boarders will have their own space in a bedroom with a common room where they can take part in activities together or simply enjoy a bit of down-time. The facilities in each House are of a high specification and quality.
ACCOMMODATION:
Wycliffe are keen to ensure children have a home away from home when Boarding with us. The Boarding rooms and facilities are designed to help children feel safe and secure as well as feel part of a community. All boarders will have their own space in a bedroom with a common room where they can take part in activities together or simply enjoy a bit of down-time. The facilities in each House are of a high specification and quality.
PASTORAL:
Ensuring your child is happy and supported during their time at Wycliffe is very important and is why Wycliffe are passionate about well-being and mental health. The relationship between Boarders and staff at Wycliffe is very strong with pupils able to talk to tutors, Matrons, Head of Houses and Boarding Housemaster/Mistresses about any issues they may have. At Wycliffe, we focus on a number of things to help children with their mental and physical well-being including physical health through learning and doing, healthy eating and exercise, good sleeping habits and teaching techniques to build self-esteem and confidence, and how to deal with stress.
SEN:
Wycliffe invests in both curriculum and staff development to ensure that pupils benefit from the best teaching and learning available. A broad and balanced curriculum gives pupils plenty of opportunity to try new subjects and realise where their interest and talents lie.
During the key GCSE 9-11 years, pupils can choose from 20 subject options. There are 28 courses in the Sixth Form including A Levels and BTECs, and the Extended Project Qualification.
Our value-added is one of the best in the country. This is supported by constant and robust monitoring, tracking and assessment, meaning that pupils’ attainment is being continuously reviewed and strategies implemented to help them succeed.
Pre A-level Development year
Pre-A Level Development Year. At Wycliffe we also offer a Pre-A Level Development Year for international pupils between the ages of 15 – 17 Year old. This s an ideal option for children who wish to complete their A-Levels but aren’t quite ready due to their English or subject knowledge.
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