Boarding Schools
About Wymondham College
Graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, Wymondham College are the largest co-educational state boarding and day school in the United Kingdom and welcome students from ages 11 to 18. They share their beautiful 83-acre site in rural Norfolk with Wymondham College Prep school which also has boarding provision for children from age 9.
The students are the life and soul of the community and the dedicated staff are the fabric, together they strive for the very best for all. The school's academic outcomes are amongst the very highest nationally complemented by a wide ranging enrichment programmes.
‘Wymondham Life’ is their extensive enrichment provision. With over 70 activities a week on offer, in addition to their curriculum trips, they develop their young people with skills and experiences that deepen their learning so that they become well rounded young adults. This is an important aspect of a Wymondham College student’s life, as they prepare their young people to continue through life with the confidence to take opportunities and flourish.
Their boarding element adds a richness to their College culture with day and boarding students belonging to one of their six ‘houses’, each with its own character. The House structure brings about camaraderie as well as a friendly House competitiveness at their annual College competitions such as their Mair Cup music competition, inter house sports, debating and academic achievements to name a few. The friendships formed last a lifetime with many of their alumni returning to retell fond memories of their House fellowship.
The College has a unique heritage in that it was originally a second world war American military hospital, and the school still cherish their remaining Nissen hut which is positioned in the heart of their grounds. Sir Lincoln Ralph founded the College in 1951 and their College song, ‘Floreat Sapientia’ was first sung in 1955 and is still sung with warmth and gusto at their annual Founders Day service, one of many traditions the school, students and staff hold dear.
Highlights
- 83-acre site in rural Norfolk
- Graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted
- Over 70 activities a week on offer
Senior School
2024/25 Boarding Fees
Term Fee (3 months)
£5,000
Sixth Form Fees
2024/25 Boarding Fees
Term Fee (3 months)
£5,500
Where a Full Boarding Place has been offered to a student whose main residence is with parents living outside of the UK, a non-refundable deposit of one term's fees (which will be set against the invoice for the last term's fees) will be required at the time of acceptance.
Facilities
Wymondham is blessed with 83 acres of green open space in the heart of
rural Norfolk. They have benefitted from significant investment over the
past 15 year that has included Lincoln/Ralphs building, the
International Centre, new Astro turf pitches, Peter Rout Centre,
Refurbished Music Centre, Jubilee Reception Building and Refectory
extension.
The specialist Technology Building was opened housing Art, DT,
Photography, Food, Textiles and Computing and centres around ‘The
Atrium’, an exhibition space to showcase students’ creative talent.
Music and Science are also taught in their own modern specialist areas.
The Sports Building includes an indoor swimming pool, sports hall, gym,
weights room and squash court. Outside; the tennis courts, Astroturf and
sports fields allow a huge range of sports and Wymondham Life clubs to
take place throughout the week and weekend. There is also some wonderful
woodland which is used for Forest School (one of many Wymondham Life
activities) and the indoor rifle range. At the heart of the College is the Heritage Centre and chapel, which
welcomes children and staff of multi-faith and provides a quiet space
for reflection and prayer.
Extracurricular Activities
Wymondham life is an extensive range of activities to give students the opportunity to show pride, positivity and passion. The programme is rich and diverse in opportunity, from daily clubs at lunch times and after school to whole College spectaculars like the Mair Cup music competition. Some highlights include; sports, drama and music, international exchanges, combined Cadet force, Young Enterprise, World Challenge and Duke of Edinburgh.
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Last updated: 04 March, 2025