As a Sancton Wood alumni, I knew exactly where my daughter would go to school! She joined at 3 years old and is continues to thrive. Sancton Wood has always kept a strong ethos around pastoral care—ever since I attended—and my daughter’s mental health is particularly important to me. Every day when I collect her, she has a beaming smile on her face. She loves being at school!
The teachers are approachable and friendly. Smaller class sizes mean fine-tuned attention to each children’s strengths and passions, with greater support in any academic area they may need. The school continues to grow, as do their facilities. The Enrichment Programme has been well received by my daughter and her peers.
I recommend Sancton Wood to parents looking for a smaller independent school with a nurturing approach to learning.”
As a Sancton Wood alumni, I knew exactly where my daughter would go to school! She joined at 3 years old and is continues to thrive. Sancton Wood has always kept a strong ethos around pastoral care—ever since I attended—and my daughter’s mental health is particularly important to me. Every day when I collect her, she has a beaming smile on her face. She loves being at school!Prep Parent
My son loves Sancton Wood so much. He has decided that alongside being a scientist and author, he also wants to be a teacher…at Sancton Wood! This goes to show what wonderful role models the teachers are.
We’re so happy here. The individual attention my children receive is outstanding. Teachers always go the extra mile to welcome my children and make them feel special. When my daughter was having ‘one of those mornings’, her teacher came and met her at the car and supported her in coming into school.
Children are given the perfect balance of nurture, support, and challenge. My daughter is so proud of her achievements and is always challenged to achieve her best. She loves the variety of lessons and raves about the Enrichment Programme where she’s learning dance.”
Prep Parent
Our son joined Sancton Wood in Year 5 from a village primary school where he was placed in a large class, finding himself bored and struggling to engage.
We were intimidated by the process of researching fee-paying schools and nothing felt like the right “fit” … Until we found Sancton Wood! Immediately we knew it was the school for him! The staff were friendly and welcoming. The children were happy, enthusiastic, and well rounded. The students were the best versions of themselves—without being in the kind of ‘pressure cooker’ environment we observed at other schools. The school’s exam successes supported our belief this was the right school for him.
Our big worries were: “Are we doing the right thing?” and “Should we be taking him away from all his friends?” We had no need to worry! He made friends and felt welcomed by his classmates immediately. He’s now thriving at school and excelling in all GCSE subjects. He’s happy, enthusiastic, confident and loves life — just like the children we saw at our first open morning.”
Senior/Prep Parent
My eldest child has been here since he was 1, and my second child joined the Sancton Wood family this year and they are both having a fantastic experience. As parents, we receive great support.
Sancton Wood is a friendly school offering children a great education for the best start in life. It provides the right foundation for a successful school life ahead. My children love it! They never want to miss school. Their education and knowledge have flourished here.”
Prep Parent
Sancton Wood gives my daughter the encouragement and confidence she needs to succeed—despite some initial anxiety before joining. The pastoral care here is above and beyond any school in Cambridge. Children are treated as individuals and not just numbers.
I recommend Sancton Wood to anyone who wants their child to have a happy, supportive environment.”
Senior Parent
My son joined Sancton Wood in Year 8 after he was unhappy at state school. I was immediately impressed with the pastoral care and acknowledgement that “one size does not fit all.” The Sancton Wood ethos of “if your child is happy they will learn and thrive,” proved true for my son.
He’s now about to embark on his GCSE’s and is predicted top grades. I’ve no doubt this is down to the excellent teaching and support. Every interaction I have with teachers and staff are always positive. My experience has been overwhelmingly one of care and mutual respect. My son made wonderful friends and has met teachers who will have a huge positive influence on him for years to come.”
Senior Parent
Sancton Wood has given our son an excellent foundation for sixth form. He was allowed to select a large number of options, had brilliant teaching in all of them and achieved top grades. The teachers are supportive of his natural intellectual curiosity, open to his many questions, and helped him to see connections between different subjects. This is making a huge difference to his studies at sixth form.
One of the great strengths of Sancton Wood is their inclusivity. They place value on effort—not just achievement. Plus, the school really listens to its students. Recently, an extracurricular activity was expanded to a wider group of students in response to our daughter’s letter to the Principal, Mr Settle.”
Senior Parent
Sancton Wood is an incredibly welcoming, nurturing and inspiring. The school’s ethos is one of compassion, inclusivity, and personal responsibility. Our son is flourishing since joining. He is growing immeasurably in confidence, consideration for others, and academic achievement.
Our daughter progressed from feeling highly anxious about attending school to being excited about learning. The teachers are hugely caring and patient, yet thought-provoking and challenging.”
Senior Parent
