Westonbirt’s new Prep School buildings launched with grand Opening Party
Westonbirt’s new Prep School buildings launched with grand Opening Party 21st April 2026 There was an extra air of excitement at Westonbirt yesterday ahead of the start of the Summer Term as our brand-new prep school buildings were officially opened with a grand Opening Party. More than 200 children, parents and staff members joined together in […]
Cultural Exchange Day with Fujimigaoka High School
Cultural Exchange Day with Fujimigaoka High School 18th March 2026 With a school culture that encourages our pupils to be outward looking, and be open to new experiences, we were delighted to once again welcome pupils and teachers from Fujimigaoka High School. The visit was a wonderful opportunity to strengthen international links and celebrate the cultural diversity […]
Stage and Stories: An Immersive Evening of Performance
Stage and Stories: An Immersive Evening of Performance 11th February 2026 This week, the Drama & Performing Arts Department transformed Westonbirt’s state rooms, Orangery and Drama Studio for the Speech and Drama Soiree, Stage and Stories. The immersive event invited audiences to move between curated performance spaces, each hosting a distinct cohort of pupils and a […]
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 LeadershipÂ
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 Students Enjoy Unforgettable Japanese Exchange
Westonbirt Students Enjoy Unforgettable Japanese Exchange 19th November 2025Â Three Westonbirt School students, Finlay, Jude and George, recently returned from a two-and-a-half-week cultural exchange in Japan, where they explored Japanese language, traditions and school life, gaining unforgettable experiences along the way. All three boys spent very enjoyable and richly informative hours in the classrooms of […]
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 […]
Celebrated actor Hugh Bonneville visits Westonbirt Prep to read his new children’s book
Celebrated actor Hugh Bonneville visits Westonbirt Prep to read his new children’s book 13th October 2025 Celebrated actor Hugh Bonneville returned to Westonbirt School this morning for a special assembly at Westonbirt Prep School, delighting pupils with an inspiring visit. Hugh, star of the Paddington film series and award-winning TV show Downton Abbey, delivered an […]
Year 13 Students Showcase Independent Research in EPQ PresentationsÂ
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, […]