Wymondham College is unique as a large boarding and day state school with all the benefits of the independent sector at a very affordable fee. Parents only pay for boarding as all tuition is free.
The College is not selective; parents choose us rather than us putting their children through traumatic tests. But we do have a high proportion of able children, excellent examination results and very high expectations of all our pupils, including the minority with particular needs. Admission is by school report and interview and we are particularly keen that pupils should WANT to join us.
We feature in all the national 'Good School guides' and have an exceptionally wide social mix, from over 270 feeder schools including many prep schools and international schools. Committed to high quality boarding, co-educational throughout, traditional in ethos and unashamedly competitive, Wymondham College expects all our pupils to work hard and achieve success, in exams, in sport and in future careers.
Our boarding houses are co-educational, with mixed social areas but separate dormitory floors. They are comfortable and well staffed. There is a junior house to settle students into College life and a senior house with an adult atmosphere. The extra curricular programme thrives; activities range from aircraft restoration to Duke of Edinburgh Scheme. There is an excellent sports complex, including a swimming pool, indoor tennis courts, gymnasium, multi-gym, squash court and 80 acres of playing fields. Music is thriving with 250 pupils receiving instrumental lessons each week. The Orchestra, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Choir and Training groups meet every week. We put on at least two drama productions every year, and compete in national debating and public speaking contests.
The Parents' Association is very supportive to all that the College does. New Science and Technology blocks are in use. An ambitious building programme will add further facilities in 1997/98, as we now have Technology College status. The College now offers priority admission to boys and girls with particular talent in music and/or sport.
Please note that Day Boarder fees include the right to be present with full boarders for all meals (including weekends) and to mid-morning drink and snack and to mid-afternoon drink. Day boarders arrive at the College before breakfast and usually return home after supervised prep.
For a prospectus and application form contact the Admissions Officer.
