Wycliffe College in Stonehouse has announced that it will be joining the new QED Schools Group as a founding member this January 2026.
Wycliffe College's headmaster, Christian San José, said: 'Today marks a significant new chapter in our college’s history and enables us to plan confidently for the future in a way that many independent schools sadly cannot at this time.'
In light of the recent news that Rendcomb College announced its permanent closure after 106 years and in the context of independent schools facing mounting financial pressures, the headmaster said: 'Life at Wycliffe College will continue as normal. I will remain as headmaster and the senior leadership team will continue to run the school.
'QED Schools Group will support us with targeted expertise, professional development, access to new educational resources, additional learning experiences and international expansion. These additions will broaden opportunities for all our pupils while keeping classroom life and our values at the heart of everything we do.'
Describing itself as 'a new, innovative and exciting schools group' with the core values of 'courage, kindness and integrity', QED Schools Group says it is 'resolute' in its determination to champion the independent school sector and build a community of 'exceptional' schools which enable children to be the best they can be.
QED Schools Group is headed up by CEO Anita Gleave, who said: 'QED Schools Group is delighted to be partnering with such an aligned founding school as Wycliffe College. Our values and belief in the joy of nurturing individuality and human potential, putting children at the centre of all we do, are entirely in sync and we are delighted to be part of the Wycliffe community.
'QED Schools Group looks forward to supporting Wycliffe College to continue and build on their passion for nurturing individuality, developing character and unleashing potential in every pupil, which was rightly celebrated in the very successful ISI inspection.'
