What Wycliffe College does

Wycliffe College is a private co-educational day and boarding school located on a 52-acre campus in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, approximately 90 minutes from London and 45 minutes from Bristol. Founded in 1882 and operating as a registered charity (charity number 311714) and company limited by guarantee, the school delivers education from Nursery (age 3) through Sixth Form (age 18) across three divisions: Prep School, Senior School, and Sixth Form. Its core academic product comprises 27 A Level subjects, three BTEC pathways (Business, Digital Production, Sport), GCSEs, the Extended Project Qualification, and an American and Overseas University Programme supporting SAT/ACT preparation and overseas applications. The school offers flexible boarding (full, flexi, and occasional) across seven senior houses and enrols international boarders from over 30 countries, supported by AEGIS-accredited guardianship services and an international agent network.

The institution's value proposition is built on individualised learning, ISI 'significant strength' recognition (awarded to fewer than one in 10 independent schools), a Round Square global citizenship membership spanning 200 schools in 50 countries, and an extensive co-curricular programme of more than 60 weekly activities spanning sport, performing arts, and structured enrichment such as the WYLD and Discovery programmes. Wycliffe is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC) and the Independent Schools Association (ISA), and operates under the governance of a Council of Trustees chaired by Simon Lloyd.

Revenue is generated through recurring termly tuition and boarding fees, paid by families via direct debit or the Flywire international payment platform, with fees varying by school section and boarding arrangement. The school's commercial activity is complemented by non-academic initiatives including scholarship programmes, military bursaries for Forces Families, and recent sustainability investments such as on-site solar panels and an electric vehicle fleet introduced through a partnership with Octopus Energy. Christian San José serves as the current Headmaster, succeeding Nick Gregory.

Name

Wycliffe College

Legal name

Wycliffe (Incorporated)

Website

https://wycliffe.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Wycliffe College is a UK independent co-educational day and boarding school in Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 3–18 (Nursery through Sixth Form) via tuition and boarding fees, including international students from over 30 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Education (Private Day and Boarding School)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Boarding Schools (EDAJABAB)

Keywords

• Independent school education
• Boarding school services
• Primary secondary education
• Sixth form college
• International student programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Stonehouse

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Boarding Fees: Wycliffe College generates revenue primarily through termly tuition and boarding fees charged to families. Fee structures vary by age group (Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form) and boarding type (day, flexi-boarding, full boarding). The school offers direct debit payment options (monthly or termly) and online payment processing through Flywire.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wycliffe College is a private independent co-educational day and boarding school providing education from Nursery (age 3) through Sixth Form (age 18), with flexible boarding across seven senior houses and an international programme drawing pupils from over 30 countries. The school delivers a broad academic curriculum including 27 A Level subjects, three BTEC courses, the Extended Project Qualification, and a dedicated American and Overseas University Programme, alongside comprehensive sports, performing arts, and extracurricular provision.

Product overview

Wycliffe College is an independent co-educational day and boarding school in Gloucestershire, UK, offering education from Nursery (age 3) through Sixth Form (age 18). The school operates three main divisions: Prep School (Nursery through Year 8), Senior School (Years 9-11), and Sixth Form (Years 12-13). The institution provides a broad academic curriculum including 27 A Level subjects, three BTEC vocational courses (Business, Digital Production, Sport), and the Extended Project Qualification. Beyond academics, Wycliffe offers extensive co-curricular programmes including sports (Basketball, Squash, Netball, Hockey, Rugby), performing arts, and the Discovery Programme for personal development. The school also runs flexible boarding options across multiple houses and an international programme welcoming students from over 30 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Wycliffian Society: The alumni society for school leavers, with office located at Gate 9, 32 Regent Street, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire GL10 2AD.

Products and services

• Nursery (Ages 3-4) Early years education programme for children aged 3-4, located at the Prep School campus, including Forest School and preparation for Reception.
• Pre-Prep School (Ages 4-7) Foundation education for ages 4-7 featuring Forest School programme, learning through exploration, and wraparound care.
• Prep School (Ages 4-13) Independent preparatory school for ages 4-13 offering individualised learning programmes including The Discovery Programme and The Kirby Challenge for Years 6-8.
• Senior School (Ages 13-18) Secondary education for ages 13-18 offering GCSE and A Level programmes, individualised learning, and enrichment programmes including the WYLD Programme.
• Sixth Form (Ages 16-18) Post-16 education offering 27 A Level subjects, 3 BTECs (Business, Digital Production, Sport), Extended Project Qualification, and the American and Overseas University Programme.
• Boarding Programme Flexible boarding options for Prep and Senior pupils including full boarding, flexi-boarding, and occasional boarding across seven senior boarding houses.
• International Programme International pathway welcoming boarders from over 30 countries, with dedicated support for international families and Prep Years 3-8 and Senior Years 9-13 pathways.
• Forces Families Programme Specialised support and military bursaries for UK and international military families, including flexible boarding and CEA-aligned fee support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40% of A Level grades at A* or A (2022)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Octopus EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Octopus Electricity Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme launched January 2023, allowing employees to access electric vehicles with no upfront cost. Part of sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact.
• FlywirecoreOthersPartnership with Flywire for online payment processing, offering families choice of payment options including international payments for school fees, trips, and events. Service user ID 836899.
• Round SquarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational educational network of 200 schools across 50 countries. Wycliffe participates in exchanges, service projects, and experiential learning opportunities aligned with Round Square IDEALS (Internationalism, Democracy, Environment, Adventure, Leadership, Service).
• HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association of heads of leading independent schools. HMC membership signifies standing among top independent schools in the UK.
• Holroyd HowecoreOthersExclusive caterers for independent schools, providing nutritious meals for all dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, dairy free, halal, and special dietary needs.
• IT Schools AfricaminorOthersCharitable partnership receiving donated IT equipment from Wycliffe College to support educational technology access in Africa.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Malvern College: HMC co-educational boarding and day school in Worcestershire with international community and broad sixth-form offer — relevant boarding economics and curriculum comparator.
• Clifton College: Bristol-based HMC co-educational day and boarding school with Pre-Prep through Sixth Form; comparable geographical catchment and mixed boarding model in the West Country.
• St Edward's School, Oxford: HMC co-educational boarding and day school in Oxford with broad sixth-form curriculum and significant international intake; relevant benchmark for boarding scale and university preparation positioning.
• Marlborough College: HMC co-educational full boarding school in Wiltshire with similar size, broad curriculum (27+ A Levels), and a global boarding community — strong comparability on boarding economics and academic mix.
• Bradfield College: HMC co-educational boarding school in Berkshire with strong international intake; comparable on boarding revenue mix and broad sixth-form curriculum.
• Cheltenham College: Historic HMC co-educational day and boarding school in Cheltenham offering Nursery through Sixth Form; closely comparable on curriculum breadth, boarding offer, and ISI inspection profile.
• Rendcomb College: Small HMC co-educational day and boarding school in the Cotswolds with Nursery through Sixth Form; very close functional peer on size, location and full-pipeline model.
• Dean Close School: Co-educational day and boarding independent school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, covering Pre-Prep through Sixth Form with a comparable size and mixed day/boarding model — the most direct local competitor.
• King's School, Gloucester: HMC co-educational day school in Gloucester — closely comparable on curriculum, ISI profile, and competitive catchment in Gloucestershire.
• Taunton School: West Country HMC co-educational day and boarding school with Nursery through Sixth Form; comparable on mixed boarding model and broad curriculum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/wycliffe_college

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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