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Wycliffe College, Stonehouse

All-through
Other independent school
Mixed
Ages 3–19
Boarding school

Wycliffe College is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in Stonehouse. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.

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Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

Wycliffe College in detail

Wycliffe College in its own words

In its own words: "We very much look forward to getting to know you and your children. At Wycliffe we ensure that every one of our pupils can flourish and grow in our inspiring, pioneering, grounded school community. For over 140 years, Wycliffe College has been expertly helping children write their own stories of challenges faced and opportunities seized."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, swimming, cross-country, dance, drama, chess, gardening, eco club, knitting and debating.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.

Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)

Source: The school's own website

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 Wycliffe College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other independent schools to Wycliffe College are Hopelands Preparatory School (0.1 miles); Beaudesert Park School (4.2 miles); and The Acorn School (4.3 miles, Outstanding).

Hopelands Preparatory SchoolBeaudesert Park SchoolThe Acorn School

Where pupils go next

Of the 83 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 57% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 12% into work.

Who goes there

In 2026, 189 pupils (42.3%) received SEN support and 2 (0.4%) had an education, health and care plan.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Stonehouse Rail Station, about 250 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wycliffe College (by), 30 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)

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Christian San José
Pupils:447
LA:Gloucestershire
Phone:01453822432
Address:Bath Road, Stonehouse, GL10 2JQ
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 January 1925

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.

  • Routine Inspection

    23 September 2025

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  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    21 September 2022

    PDF
  • Regulatory Compliance

    17 October 2018

    PDF
  • Integrated Inspection

    1 March 2016

    PDF
View full ISI report page
URN:115788
UKPRN:10015203
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Stroud
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 Wycliffe 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

Mathematics112
English Language106
English Literature90
Combined Science68
Business Studies56
History52
Physics50
Geography46
Chemistry46
Design and Technology46
Biology44
Physical Education28
Art and Design28
Drama26
Religious Studies16
Music14
Other Modern Languages8
Computer Science3
Statistics2

2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 1 nearby all-through school

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Keep up with Wycliffe College

Before and after school care

Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Wycliffe College.

  • Atlas Camps Stroud - Wycliffe720m away · Not yet graded
  • Allsorts Holiday Club920m away · Not yet graded

Getting There

Train Stations

Stonehouse Rail Station
249m · 4 min walk

Bus Stops

Wycliffe College (by)
28m · 0 min walk
Pearcroft Road (corner of)
145m · 2 min walk
Elgin Mall (opp)
195m · 3 min walk
Railway Station (by)
240m · 4 min walk
Downton Road (opp)
264m · 4 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
16
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Children hurt
2

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 16 slight.

2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle.

1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

The typical figure for schools in Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

Commute and house prices

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

49%

Available places

447 pupils

915 places

468 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - Stonehouse

High pressure
New homes approved:652
Projected new pupils:117

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stonehouse

Across Gloucestershire council

Low demand council-wide0.82 applications per place

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

189

SEN Support

2

EHC Plans

42.7%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

No need-level breakdown available

Pupil Demographics

Key Indicators

447

Total Pupils

253

Boys

194

Girls

2026 academic year

Questions parents ask about Wycliffe College

What are GCSE results like at Wycliffe 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 Wycliffe College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

When was Wycliffe College last inspected?

Wycliffe College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.

How many pupils go to Wycliffe College?

Wycliffe College has around 447 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to Wycliffe College?

Wycliffe 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.

Does Wycliffe College have a breakfast club or after-school club?

Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Wycliffe College: Atlas Camps Stroud - Wycliffe (720m away, registered, not yet graded) and Allsorts Holiday Club (920m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.

How many road collisions happen near Wycliffe College?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 16 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Wycliffe College?

Wycliffe College is at Bath Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JQ.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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