Olympian Kate Allenby MBE to lead the next chapter of equestrian at Westonbirt
Olympian Kate Allenby MBE to lead the next chapter of equestrian at Westonbirt There is something incredibly exciting about learning from someone who has practiced their specialism at the very highest of levels. For Westonbirt pupils, that is now a reality, with Olympic medallist and MBE Kate Allenby joining the school as our new Equestrian […]
Westonbirt celebrates strong GCSE results as pupils achieve top grades
Westonbirt celebrates strong GCSE results as pupils achieve top grades Westonbirt pupils are celebrating another impressive set of exam results today, with just under 40% of all GCSE grades attained being 9-7, and an impressive one in five grades being 8 or 9, the equivalent of an A*. This continues a steady upward trend in […]
Westonbirt celebrates best A level results in recent years
Westonbirt celebrates best A level results in recent years Westonbirt students are celebrating the best set of Upper Sixth results achieved in recent years. With 52% of all grades awarded across A-Level and BTEC qualifications being A*-A or equivalent, and three quarters of all grades secured being nothing lower than a B, the class of 2026 has much to celebrate today.  These results are underpinned by Westonbirt’s commitment to excellence, and a number of academic departments have […]
Westonbirt School expands partnership with Beaufort Polo Club and seeks Team Manager for next phase of growth
Westonbirt School expands partnership with Beaufort Polo Club and seeks Team Manager for next phase of growth 16th July A thriving partnership between Westonbirt School and its near neighbour, Beaufort Polo Club, is creating exciting new opportunities for the next generation of polo players. Together, the two organisations have developed a distinctive polo pathway that […]
Westonbirt School drives sporting excellence with appointment of Dr Graham Williams
Westonbirt School Drives Sporting Excellence with Appointment of Dr Graham Williams 22nd May 2026 Westonbirt School has appointed a senior international sports leader to drive the next phase of our ambitious sporting strategy, with Dr Graham Williams joining as Director of Sport this September. The appointment is an exciting step in Westonbirt’s ongoing drive to elevate sport at all levels. Dr Williams, who takes up the post in […]
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 […]