News, achievement and community from Rendcomb College
Rendcomb's 230-acre estate is more than a setting for school life; it is a working classroom. From stream fieldwork to winter bird counts, teachers are using the grounds to build confidence, curiosity and skills that last well beyond the lesson.
Behind every busy school day is a team of people working before the first bell and long after the last. This behind-the-scenes feature celebrates the catering, grounds, IT, library and maintenance colleagues who shape daily life at Rendcomb.
On Remembrance Sunday 2026, Rendcomb College is placing student research at the heart of its commemorations. A pupil-led archive project has been tracing the stories behind the names on the college memorial, while a chapel service and poppy installation invite the wider community to pause and reflect.
Leadership at Rendcomb is increasingly being measured in small, consistent actions rather than titles alone. A 2026 pilot framework is encouraging pupils to mentor, officiate, organise and speak up, with staff and families invited to notice the confidence that grows in between.
What do families really ask before choosing boarding? From first-night nerves to day and boarding flexibility and staying connected with home, Rendcomb housemasters, boarders and parents answer the questions that matter for 2027 entry.
Exams measure a great deal, but not everything. Five pupils from sport, music, STEM, drama and community service reflect on the skill, habit or moment of confidence that shaped their 2026 at Rendcomb — and what families can learn from it.