Rendcomb College has closed (Friday 3 July 2026).
The information below is kept for reference.
Rendcomb College, Cirencester
Rendcomb College is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in Cirencester.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Rendcomb College in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Rendcomb College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 29 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 55% went on to university or other higher education and 17% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 114 pupils (35.6%) received SEN support and 3 (0.9%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Rendcomb College.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rendcomb College (by), 190 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
No ISI inspection reports found for this school yet.
About
Rendcomb College is a public school for pupils aged 3–18, located in the village of Rendcomb five miles north of Cirencester in Gloucestershire, England.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Rendcomb College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of pupils
Keep up with Rendcomb College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
320 pupils
440 places
120 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Cirencester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Cirencester
Across Gloucestershire council
Places available
7,977
Applications
6,517
Got 1st preference
86.8%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Gloucestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
114
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
36.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
320
Total Pupils
157
Boys
163
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Rendcomb College
What are GCSE results like at Rendcomb College?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Rendcomb College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
How many pupils go to Rendcomb College?
Rendcomb College has around 320 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Rendcomb College?
Rendcomb College is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Where is Rendcomb College?
Rendcomb College is at Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 7HA.