First independent school in the UK recognised by the National Academy for Able Children in Education (NACE).
Leading British boarding school on a 52-acre Cotswolds campus
Why this school
First independent school in the UK recognised by the National Academy for Able Children in Education (NACE).
ISI awarded Wycliffe 'significant strength', given to fewer than one in ten independent schools nationally.
Former pupils have competed at Commonwealth Games level, reflecting a long squash tradition at the school.
Wycliffe College is a co-educational independent day and boarding school in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, founded in 1882. Around 800 pupils aged 3 to 18 attend across a 52-acre campus on three sites, taking in playing fields, specialist teaching blocks, and boarding accommodation. The school is a member of HMC and holds accreditations from ISA, AEGIS, IAPS, and ISI. Wycliffe draws pupils from over 30 countries, making it one of the more internationally diverse schools of its size in the English regions. It is non-selective: entry is based on a pupil’s readiness to engage rather than a competitive academic threshold, a deliberate position that shapes the culture across every year group.
Wycliffe offers GCSEs and A-levels across a broad curriculum. The non-selective intake means teaching is structured to stretch pupils at the top while giving real support to those who need it. The ISI inspection awarded the school a ‘significant strength’ designation, the highest accolade available, given to fewer than one in ten independent schools. That rating speaks to the quality of provision rather than the selectivity of the cohort. Wycliffe was also the first independent school in the UK to receive recognition from the National Academy for Able Children in Education (NACE), a distinction earned through a genuine commitment to extending academically capable pupils.
A-levels continue into Years 12 and 13. Full boarding fees for sixth formers are set at £57,780 per year (2026/27), frozen at the same level as the prior year. Day fees for sixth form stand at £31,788 per year (2026/27). The international composition of the sixth form means classroom discussion regularly draws on a wide range of perspectives.
Boarding is available from Year 3 (age 7) upwards. Full boarding fees for junior pupils in Years 3–5 are £32,364 per year (2026/27), rising through the school. For senior boarders, the annual fee is £55,000 (2025/26). The three-campus arrangement keeps boarding houses within a contained environment rather than dispersed across a town. Weekends are structured with activities and excursions; a significant proportion of pupils remain on site given the school’s international boarding community. Pastoral care operates through the house system, with boarding staff present throughout the week.
Wycliffe has a strong squash tradition, with former pupils going on to represent their home nations at events including the Commonwealth Games. Sport more broadly is embedded in daily timetabling across the 52-acre site. The co-curricular programme spans arts, music, drama, and a range of clubs and societies. The breadth of the offer follows from the school’s size and non-selective philosophy: activities are open to all rather than reserved for identified performers or athletes.
The campus covers 52 acres in Stonehouse, a market town in Gloucestershire between Cheltenham and Bristol. Three separate sites accommodate different age groups and specialist facilities. The Cotswolds countryside is immediately accessible, and the setting combines a contained campus feel with proximity to two major regional cities. Dedicated performing arts space, sports facilities, and science and technology buildings are all on site.
Bristol Airport is approximately one hour from the school and is the most practical arrival point for international families. Bristol itself is around 25 miles south-west. Cheltenham Spa railway station is around 12 miles north-east, with direct services to London Paddington taking under two hours.
Annual tuition
£57,780 per year · full boarding · Senior · Years 10-11
Other tier breakdowns shown below.
| Stage | Year groups | Type | Audience | Fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Prep | Reception–Year 2 | Day | — | £11,988 |
| Junior | Years 3-5 | Day | — | £16,776 |
| Junior | Years 3-5 | Full boarding | — | £32,364 |
| Junior | Year 6 | Day | — | £19,800 |
| Junior | Year 6 | Full boarding | — | £38,988 |
| Junior | Years 7-8 | Day | — | £25,020 |
| Junior | Years 7-8 | Full boarding | — | £43,488 |
| Senior | Year 9 | Day | — | £31,752 |
| Senior | Year 9 | Full boarding | — | £55,800 |
| Senior | Years 10-11 | Day | — | £31,788 |
| Senior | Years 10-11 | Full boarding | — | £57,780 |
| Sixth Form | Years 12-13 | Day | — | £31,788 |
| Sixth Form | Years 12-13 | Full boarding | — | £57,780 |
Bristol Airport, approx. 1 hour from Stonehouse, Gloucestershire.
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Senior full boarding fees are £55,000 per year (2025/26). For 2026/27, senior and sixth form full boarding is set at £57,780 per year (£19,260 per term), with fees frozen at that level. Junior boarding starts from £32,364 per year for Years 3–5.
No. Wycliffe is a non-selective school. Admission is based on a pupil’s readiness to join the school community rather than a competitive academic threshold. The school caters for pupils aged 3 to 18 across both day and boarding routes.
Wycliffe offers GCSEs in Years 10 and 11, followed by A-levels in the sixth form (Years 12 and 13). The school does not currently offer the IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma or BTEC (Business and Technology Education Council) programmes based on available information.
Wycliffe draws pupils from over 30 countries. The mix of local day pupils and international boarders is a consistent feature across year groups, particularly in the senior school and sixth form.
Wycliffe is a member of HMC (Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference) and holds accreditations from ISA, AEGIS, IAPS, and ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate). The ISI inspection awarded the school a ‘significant strength’ rating, its highest available designation.
Full boarding is available from Year 3, when pupils are typically aged 7. The Pre-Prep section (Reception to Year 2, ages 4–7) is day-only. Boarding fees for Years 3–5 are £32,364 per year (2026/27).
The school is in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, roughly midway between Bristol and Cheltenham. Bristol Airport is approximately one hour away. Cheltenham Spa station has direct rail services to London Paddington in under two hours.
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