Achievements

Official Recognition

The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded Rendcomb College an “excellent” rating in 2022 across both academic development and personal growth—categories that assess not just formal compliance but actual educational quality. Inspectors highlighted students’ strong communication abilities and well-developed study skills, noting how the atmosphere encourages empathy and mutual respect. This cultural understanding among pupils reflects thoughtful work behind the scenes, creating connections that extend well beyond classroom walls.

Academic Results

At GCSE in 2025, 29% of students achieved top grades 9-7 (equivalent to A-A), while 54% scored between 9-6. The A-Level figures prove equally solid: a third earned A-A grades, with 80% reaching A*-C. These results, which remain consistent year after year, demonstrate how Rendcomb builds a foundation that carries students into competitive universities and prepares them for the demands ahead.

University Admissions

Nearly 100% of applicants receive at least one university offer, while 91% secure three or more to choose from—figures that stand out even among Britain’s established schools. Graduates progress to Oxford and Cambridge for law, medicine, chemistry, natural sciences, and modern languages, as well as Swansea, Keele, and Cardiff for geography, computer science, economics, and climatology.

Atmosphere and Approach at Rendcomb College

The Good Schools Guide describes Rendcomb as a place where creative energy meets genuine confidence-building, blending traditional British wit with lively discussion and subtle support. Muddy Stilettos praises its friendly, family atmosphere and remarkable setting—no snobbery here, just a forest school that sits in an actual forest. Students enjoy everything a top private institution offers, from sports facilities to creative studios, which creates an unusual pairing of natural freedom with academic rigor.