Rendcomb College
A British boarding school for students aged 11-18, Rendcomb College occupies 230 acres in the Cotswolds. Its approach combines rigorous academics with attention to each student’s needs, allowing them to develop within a supportive yet challenging environment.
Academic Programs
The school follows the traditional British curriculum, adapted for international students through one- and two-year GCSE programs that differ in intensity. Sixth-formers then focus on three subjects chosen from 21 A-Level courses, including two BTEC pathways in tourism and business. Each student works with a personal tutor who tracks their progress and guides university preparation. Additional sessions support the EPQ—a 5,000-word research project—while the English department helps international students earn certifications for anglophone universities. American families can access a US high school diploma program and SAT preparation.
Academic Results
Rendcomb College holds the Bristol Standard Award, recognizing its commitment to continuous improvement. In 2025, 29% of GCSE students achieved top grades 9-7 (equivalent to A-A), while 33% of A-Level students reached A-A, with 80% scoring A*-C or higher. Nearly all university applicants receive at least one offer, and 91% secure three or more. Recent graduates have entered Oxford to study law, medicine, and chemistry, Cambridge for natural sciences, plus universities like Bath, Bristol, and ICL.
Extracurricular Life at Rendcomb College
Beyond academics, students pursue diverse interests. Recent athletic achievements include fencing for Wales, representing England in cross-country and lacrosse, and competing for Great Britain at the European Junior Dragon Boat Championships. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program takes participants on mountain expeditions leading to recognition at a royal palace. A professional theatre supports acting and technical production, while musical ensembles range from choir to orchestra. Other activities include clay pigeon shooting on campus, forest school nature projects, martial arts, and an animation club.
Boarding
Set within a historic estate surrounded by woods, playing fields, deer parks, and formal gardens, the school sits 90 minutes from London and an hour from Oxford, Bristol, and Bath. Four boarding houses create a homely atmosphere close to academic and athletic facilities. Younger students (Years 7-9) share rooms, while seniors (Years 10-13) enjoy private study-bedrooms they can personalize. A unique independence program lets graduating students spend two weeks managing their own household—budgeting, cooking, and hosting teachers for dinner—before university life begins. Flexible boarding options accommodate day students who wish to stay occasionally.
