Westonbirt Sixth Form students gain valuable insight into a career at ITV
Westonbirt Sixth Form students gain valuable insight into a career at ITV 1st December 2023 Two Westonbirt School Sixth Form students secured a fantastic opportunity when they were selected for an exclusive online internship with ITV West Country. Chosen from a pool of accomplished peers throughout the country, these students represented the school with great […]
Westonbirt English teacher and author recognised for her novel by The Times
Westonbirt English teacher and author recognised for her novel by The Times 30th November 2023 Welcome to our exclusive Q&A session with an esteemed Westonbirt English teacher, delving into the process of writing and the art of inspiring her students. In this discussion, we talk about life, her novel, and the balance of being a […]
Record-breaking adventurer takes Westonbirt Lecture Series to new heights
Record-breaking adventurer takes Westonbirt Lecture Series to new heights 24 November 2023 The Westonbirt Lecture Series climbed new heights as the school welcomed record-breaking adventurer and industrialist, Sir David Hempleman-Adams, to come and inspire members of the local community and sixth form students, ahead of their planned service trip to Nepal. His long list of […]
Westonbirt welcomed former pupil who turned passion into a career
Westonbirt welcomed former pupil who turned passion into a career 22 June 2023 Westonbirt was delighted to welcome a former pupil back to the School recently. Known for her intricate headpieces, crowns, millinery, race wear, and jewellery for brides and the red carpet is entrepreneur and Westonbirt Alumnus, Hermione Harbutt. Hermione graduated from Westonbirt School […]
CCF Students Soar to New Heights
CCF students soar to new heights 16th May 2023 On Thursday 11th May Westonbirt School was honoured to host the world’s second-largest helicopter in the world, a Chinook, on its front fields. The Chinook was flown in by the Royal Air Force (RAF) Odiham division who stopped by to educate and turn a fascination with […]
Westonbirt Community Play Lacrosse at National Level
Westonbirt Community Play Lacrosse at National Level On Saturday 15th April, three Westonbirt students represented England in the Lacrosse Home Internationals held at the University of Nottingham. Year 13 Head Girl, Carys was selected for the U20 team and Year 11 students, Sophie and Taya competed for the U18s. The competition wasn’t limited to secondary […]
Off-site boarding house provides Year 13 students with independence that cannot be simulated
Off-site boarding house provides Year 13 students with independence that cannot be simulated A move away from the ‘bubble’ of Westonbirt School could seem quite daunting, but for our final-year students it provides them with an independence that cannot be simulated. The 9-acres of crafted gardens, orchards and paddocks, set on the outskirts of […]
Our Sixth Form Scholarship Assessment Day was a success
Our Sixth Form Scholarship Assessment Day was a success Our Sixth Form Scholarship assessment day took place last week, with students undergoing assessments and interviews as part of the application process. Simon Balderson, Deputy Head Academic, said “we were delighted to have such a strong field of applicants from a wide range of schools, giving us […]
The Senior Lacrosse team makes history at the South West Rally
The Senior Lacrosse team makes history at the South West Rally The Senior lacrosse team made history this weekend becoming the 2022 South West Rally Champions and taking home the South West trophy. The girls put on an excellent display of lacrosse at St Swithuns School, showing their unbreakable bond as a team, and managing […]