Westonbirt Takes Centre Stage in Netflix’s The Seven Dials
Westonbirt Takes Centre Stage in Netflix’s The Seven Dials Our students and staff have had the unique experience of watching their school transform into the glamorous world of 1920s aristocracy, as Westonbirt became a principal filming location as ‘Wyvern Abbey’ for Netflix’s adaptation of Agatha Christie’s The Seven Dials, released on Netflix last week. For […]
A Fond Farewell: Westonbirt Celebrates Mrs Dangerfield’s 13 Years of Leadership
A Fond Farewell: Westonbirt Celebrates Mrs Dangerfield’s 13 Years of Leadership 11th December 2025 Westonbirt came together today for Mrs Dangerfield’s final assembly to celebrate and thank a headmistress who has led the school with dedication and warmth for the past thirteen years. The occasion captured the spirit of the community she has led, weaving […]
A Tale as Old as Time: Westonbirt’s Production of Beauty and the Beast
A Tale as Old as Time: Westonbirt’s Production of Beauty and the Beast When the curtain rose on Westonbirt’s annual school production this term, something magical happened. Beauty and the Beast came to life through the energy and talent of pupils from Year 7 right through to Year 13. With only ten weeks from first […]
An Evening of Insight with Jonathan Charles
An Evening of Insight with Jonathan Charles 21st November 2025 Westonbirt students and the public were given an evening of insight into encounters with some of the world’s most influential leaders as we welcomed Jonathan Charles, former BBC foreign correspondent and presenter, and later Managing Director of Communications at the European Bank for Reconstruction and […]
Westonbirt Cadets Mark a Season of Achievement and Remembrance
Westonbirt Cadets Mark a Season of Achievement and Remembrance 14th November 2025 This term has been a particularly proud one for Westonbirt’s Combined Cadet Force, as students have demonstrated exceptional leadership, commitment and respect; qualities that lie at the heart of our community. A Historic Appointment We were delighted to celebrate the achievement of Westonbirt […]
Year 13 Students Showcase Independent Research in EPQ Presentations
Year 13 Students Showcase Independent Research in EPQ Presentations 13th October 2025 Westonbirt Sixth Form’s latest cohort of EPQ students have successfully completed their independent research projects, presenting their findings on topics ranging from gene editing ethics to historical piracy in the South China Sea. Seven ambitious Year 13 students recently took to the stage […]
Westonbirt’s Head of Lacrosse Appointed as Assistant Coach for England at the 2026 European Box Lacrosse Championships
Westonbirt’s Head of Lacrosse Appointed as Assistant Coach for England at the 2026 European Box Lacrosse Championships 2nd October 2025 Westonbirt School is delighted to announce that Pete Wilson, Head of Lacrosse, has been appointed as assistant coach for the England Box Lacrosse Men’s Team ahead of the 2026 European Lacrosse Box Championship in Prague, […]
Nicola Morgan Returns to Westonbirt to Celebrate 20 Years of Blame My Brain
Nicola Morgan Returns to Westonbirt to Celebrate 20 Years of Blame My Brain 1st October 2025 Award-winning author and former pupil Nicola Morgan returned to Westonbirt this term to mark the 20th anniversary of her internationally acclaimed book Blame My Brain: The Amazing Teenage Brain Revealed. Nicola gave two fascinating talks to staff, and to […]
Westonbirt Flower Show Success for Sixth Form Business Students
Westonbirt Flower Show Success for Sixth Form Business Students 30th September 2025 This year’s Westonbirt Flower Show was a wonderful success, with the school and local community coming together for a sunny day of celebration. Our Year 13 Business students organised the event, which featured over 30 local stalls, children’s games, a classic car display, […]
Westonbirt’s Equestrian Team: Growing Together, Riding with Spirit
Westonbirt’s Equestrian Team: Growing Together, Riding with Spirit 19th September 2025 At Westonbirt, opportunity and community go hand in hand, and nowhere is this more evident than in our flourishing equestrian team. From Prep through to Sixth Form, pupils are discovering not only the joy of riding, but also the resilience, teamwork, and confidence that […]
Westonbirt recognised in Tatler’s Good Schools Guide 2025
Westonbirt recognised in Tatler’s Good Schools Guide 2025 12th September 2025 We are delighted that Westonbirt has once again been recognised in the Tatler Schools Guide 2025 for South West and Wales. The review captures the spirit of our school community, describing Westonbirt as “an incredibly inspiring place to be”, with pupils and parents alike […]
Westonbirt School launches pioneering Innovation Mindset Curriculum
Westonbirt School launches pioneering Innovation Mindset Curriculum 10th September 2025 Problem solving is widely recognised as one of the most important life skills. UNICEF highlights these skills as “crucial for personal growth and active citizenship.” But how do we teach our children these essential skills? Westonbirt School has announced the launch of a new curriculum […]