Wymondham College

I enjoyed it, much better under JT as head than before. It’s a fun, buzzy school, where all get along fine.

There is absolutely no denying that the education that this school provides is incredible. However since the new headmaster became in charge, everything else has gone down hill. Day students (non boarders) are belittled and bullied by boarders, but generally in a verbal way which cannot be dealt with. Mental and physical health are not a concern in the slightest for any of the senior leadership team. Money and grades are the only priority. Physical violence is incredibly rare but would result in immediate expulsion, however sexual assault is commonplace and rarely dealt with effectively, but covered up in order to preserve their image. There is no school security, it would be very easy, especially in the evening, for someone to abduct a child, and one day it is bound to happen.

Boarding experience was great, as a state boarding school, it’s a nice blend of classes and people- I have many many lifetime friendships. It’s not ‘posh’ but the education is great. I did not achieve below a 6 (B). Nor were there any physical fights in my 5 years being there. However, it is becoming quite authoritarian and is changing into a more controlled school- constantly focusing on 6th form dress code and less on wellbeing. Do a lot of research on boarding schools and how it effects relationships at home, because i did become disconnected with my family which made it difficult once i left.

Good school, sometimes teachers don’t give you all the help you need if you are struggling a bit, but the is an amazing family and lovely atmosphere, everyone gets on and it is a great community