@WymondhamCol - 20th November 2024
Welcome
It is my pleasure to welcome you to Wymondham College, a wonderful place to live and learn. Graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, we are the largest co-educational state boarding and day school in the UK and welcome students from ages 11 to 18. We share our beautiful 83-acre site in rural Norfolk with Wymondham College Prep school which also has boarding provision for children from age 9.
Our students are the life and soul of our community and our dedicated staff are the fabric, together we strive for the very best for all. Our academic outcomes are amongst the very highest nationally complemented by a wide ranging enrichment programme.
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Safeguarding
We are all at our best when we know we are safe and valued. At Wymondham College the safety of our students is paramount. Keeping children safe in education is at the forefront of our care.
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@WymondhamCol - 20th November 2024
We had the Christmas tree lights switch on this week. The boarding students enjoyed a delicious hot chocolate while we had the big countdown. It’s great to see the boarding houses decorated for Christmas, getting everyone in the mood for the festive season 🎄 pic.twitter.com/JbZ2penQFs— Wymondham College (@WymondhamCol) November 20, 2024
@WymondhamCol - 19th November 2024
A big well done and congratulations to our Wymondham College staff (pictured) that took part in the EAMA 10k race at the weekend 🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/3heYs1MsON— Wymondham College (@WymondhamCol) November 19, 2024
@WymondhamCol - 18th November 2024
Year 10 team enjoyed a fantastic experience at Twickenham on Saturday. They won the Touch 2 Twickenham competition, which meant they had the honour of playing at Twickenham before England played South Africa. Students carried the flag out to the pitch before the game. #rugby pic.twitter.com/W42L7e8zJp— Wymondham College (@WymondhamCol) November 18, 2024
@WymondhamCol - 18th November 2024
Great to see the British High Commissioner to the Bahamas, Tom Hartley write about the great value Wymondham College offers boarding parents, stating that Wymondham College is ‘amongst the best value in the world’ in an article on UK boarding schools. #stateboarding https://t.co/WzENsKJgFS— Wymondham College (@WymondhamCol) November 18, 2024
@WymondhamCol - 18th November 2024
Our Principal’s Council have collated a delightful recipe book filled with Mr Bales’ biscuit recipes. The books are available to purchase though Wisepay for £3.50. All profits from the recipe books will be donated to the Principal’s Council charity of the year Little Lifts. pic.twitter.com/LxvGa39CHz— Wymondham College (@WymondhamCol) November 18, 2024
@WymondhamCol - 15th November 2024
A-Level students had the privilege of attending a presentation by Shaun Parsley, UEA Associate Professor in Actuarial Science. Students gained useful knowledge about career opportunities in this dynamic sector. Thank you Shaun for inspiring the next generation of problem-solvers! pic.twitter.com/ghtSKxArxO— Wymondham College (@WymondhamCol) November 15, 2024
@WymondhamCol - 15th November 2024
As we approach the end of the Autumn term, it’s time to start thinking about the year ahead. Join us for our Open Events this Spring term and learn more about our ‘Outstanding’ school. Register to attend via our website: https://t.co/dgoMmR01ul pic.twitter.com/CzHuIFQ32E— Wymondham College (@WymondhamCol) November 15, 2024
@WymondhamCol - 14th November 2024
Some of our boarding students had a great time at the latest Big Weekender on Sunday. They took a trip to Quasar in Norwich to let of some steam and have fun. Big Weekenders are a great opportunity for our boarders to get off campus and experience different activities. pic.twitter.com/onC3NOsFQe— Wymondham College (@WymondhamCol) November 14, 2024
@WymondhamCol - 14th November 2024
The Anti-Bullying Cake Sale yesterday was a fantastic success. We raised £472 for the Anti-Bullying Alliance!! Thank you to all the students and parents who baked some delicious cakes for the event. #antibullyingawarenessweek pic.twitter.com/BahhxL8KMx— Wymondham College (@WymondhamCol) November 14, 2024
What our Students say
Wymondham College is a place of opportunity. I have thoroughly enjoyed the Wymondham Life activities such as sports, cooking and extra-curricular art-based clubs. These have made my boarding experience much more pleasurable and fun alongside the sociable side of life here. There are also a large number of enriching activities outside of school that we can be involved in, such as an Argentinian exchange programme to help improve our linguistic skills, RE trips to different places of worship to enrich our understanding of different beliefs and excursions to different countries to have a perspective of other cultures. These opportunities have enriched my life in so many ways.
Although these aspects of Wymondham College are very important, the one that is most prominent and that I feel brings the College together as a whole is our community and the way we work well as a team. Students here, younger or older, day pupil or boarder, feel that sense of community that runs through so much of what happens here. I am so passionate about my boarding House, Cavell, but I know students in other houses feel exactly the same. Whilst we compete fiercely in sport, music and debating, we all form part of the Wymondham College family.
Having joined in Year 12, I was surprised by how quickly I felt a part of the great community that is Wymondham College. It is a school I am very proud to be part of.
I have been fully emerged in the life of the College and everything that it has to offer me. From Gold Duke of Edinburgh to first team Rugby, life is busy, but exciting and rewarding.
Supporting all of this has been my teachers. The support they gave me through the first few weeks of school, which was very daunting at the time, was excellent. They are always willing to explain if you are struggling and will also go into more depth when needed. For me this is all you can ask for in a teacher and is the reason I have been so successful at Wymondham College.
I love boarding because it has helped me to be more confident and independent. I know I am much better at meeting new people and making more friends. Before Wymondham, I only had friends in my year group, but now I have friends both older and younger than me. I think this is really special.
The College has been so influential in shaping who I have become. From challenging academic lessons to sporting and musical experiences, from the huge numbers of Wymondham Life activities and trips to the expansive green campus that has become my second home; I know I have been very lucky. This place is so much more than a secondary school. It has taught me that anything is possible, and I will take that with me well into adult life.
I love Wymondham College because of my friends, my House and the staff. The Matrons are amazing. I know that sometimes Boarders get annoyed because they are always making sure we are looking immaculate and have our dorms tidy, but they are always there when I need someone to talk to. My Matrons have taught me to be kind, giving and thoughtful. All the Sixth Formers that I see in Fry are always keen and excited to be back in their main school House, catching up with everyone, and they are always encouraging to us. That is why I am proud to be in Wymondham College.
Roses are red, clever is cool, here are some reasons why I rate my school:
Warm-hearted friends.
Yummy food.
Multitudinous clubs.
Outstanding Music and Sports Departments.
No bullies allowed.
Disentanglement of any problem.
House means family (Fry is the best!).
A* teaching from inspirational teachers.
Monumental opportunities to learn.