Westonbirt School celebrates impressive GCSE success
Westonbirt School celebrates impressive GCSE success Westonbirt School is celebrating with its students today, following increases across the board in the percentage of top GCSE grades awarded compared to last year and a number of impressive individual successes.  Nearly a third (31%) of entries achieved grades 9-7, an increase of 4 percentage points from 2023. […]
Westonbirt School Sixth Formers celebrate excellent A Level and BTEC results
Westonbirt School Sixth Formers celebrate excellent  A Level and BTEC results  Students from Westonbirt School are celebrating excellent A Level results today and an increase in the percentage of top grades secured compared to last year.    Nearly half of entries (47%) achieved A*-A grades, and 71% achieved A*-B grades. Westonbirt is always incredibly proud that students gain […]
Westonbirt School celebrates formal opening of Sedgwick Junior Boarding House
Westonbirt School celebrates formal opening of Sedgwick Junior Boarding House The school is thrilled to announce the official opening of its brand-new junior boarding house, Sedgwick. Last week, Westonbirt hosted an Open Evening last week, welcoming current and prospective parents to explore the impressive facilities. Visitors were welcomed to the event to view the lovely […]
Exploring Nepal: A Journey of Adventure and Service
Exploring Nepal: A Journey of Adventure and Service Over the Easter break, a spirited group of our Year 12 students embarked on an unforgettable adventure to Nepal. Their mission was to trek through awe-inspiring landscapes, immerse themselves in local culture, and make a positive impact through community service. This trip was part of Westonbirt’s global […]
Westonbirt unveils fantastic new junior boarding house
Westonbirt unveils fantastic new junior boarding house We’re thrilled to announce the grand unveiling of our new Junior Boarding House, after a seven month programme of refurbishment. Catering for the needs of our 10, 11, and 12-year-old boarders, Sedgwick House now boasts contemporary and comfortable accommodation, elevating the boarding experience to new heights. Sedgwick serves […]
Pupils experience the trip of a lifetime during cultural exchange visit to Thailand
Pupils experience the trip of a lifetime during cultural exchange visit to Thailand Over half-term, a group of students from Years 7-10 travelled on the trip of a lifetime when they participated in a cultural exchange visit to our partner Plookpanya School in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. This location is the third largest city in Thailand, […]
Westonbirt students perform at Highgrove House
Westonbirt students perform at Highgrove House Nine talented Westonbirt singers and musicians were invited to perform at Highgrove, the King’s private residence in Gloucestershire on Friday evening. The event was an annual dinner, following their AGM, held by the Highgrove Royal Warrant Holders Association in the Orchard Room with the kind permission of The King. […]
Westonbirt School is gifted an MBE award from alumna Jean Marr’s estate
Westonbirt School is gifted an MBE award from alumna Jean Marr’s estate Recently the School was delighted to be gifted an MBE and a prestigious award from the Nutrition Society. Both were awarded to Westonbirt alumna, the late Jean Marr, who passed away in October 2021. Jean had a fascinating career in nutrition and dietetics, […]
Westonbirt School scoops Co-Educational Independent School of the Year award and gains a five star review
Westonbirt School scoops Co-Educational Independent School of the Year award and gains a five star review In September 2019 Westonbirt Senior School accepted its very first boys into Year 7, with boys also able to join Year 12 the year after. Four short – but intensely busy – years later, we are absolutely thrilled and […]
Westonbirt School makes Fortune’s ‘World’s Leading Boarding Schools’ list
Westonbirt School makes Fortune’s ‘World’s Leading Boarding Schools’ list Westonbirt School was named in the very first edition of the World’s Leading Boarding Schools 2023 Special Report by the US multinational business magazine Fortune, and Statista, a globally renowned market research firm. This report is based on global surveys launched by Statista conducted with parents, […]
Westonbirt School used as filming location for final season of popular Netflix comedy-drama
Westonbirt School used as filming location for final season of popular Netflix comedy-drama The final season of the popular Netflix series, ‘Sex Education’ aired on Thursday 21 September and the beautiful grandeur of Westonbirt School features prominently in it, right from the opening credits. Filming took place at the School during Summer 2022 and […]
Westonbirt School announced as finalist in Independent Schools of the Year awards
Westonbirt School announced as finalist in Independent Schools of the Year awards As this year’s awards season draws to a close, we cap off an impressive run of awards success with the announcement that we have reached the final stage in the Independent School Parent 2023 awards. The School has already been ‘Highly Commended’ in […]