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Discover Westonbirt School

An exceptional education in the heart of the Cotswolds, with outstanding equestrian opportunities

Join us to discover an inspirational and award-winning school, set in a magnificent Victorian mansion in 210 acres of glorious Cotswold countryside, with a thriving equestrian programme. We offer an engaging and stimulating education, where class sizes are small, enthusiastic staff are ambitious for their students and the strong sense of community ensures pupils feel supported and valued. Here, success is celebrated and talent nurtured.

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Westonbirt School

At Westonbirt, we believe in helping every student discover their passions, build confidence, and achieve their very best.

We offer:

  • An education tailored to your child. High-quality co-educational day and boarding for ages 2-18, in a supportive environment where we recognise each student’s unique potential and celebrate their individual successes
  • Exceptional Sixth Form outcomes. Our students progress to outstanding universities, with recent destinations including Oxford, Edinburgh, Bristol, St Andrews, Durham and Exeter
  • A curriculum that inspires. Broad, flexible academic pathways complemented by a range of co-curricular activities, from beekeeping to Lego League, basketball to astronomy
  • Space to breathe and explore. Set across stunning grounds, our facilities include a nine-hole golf course, swimming pool, Astroturf and sports campus – perfect for outdoor learning and discovery
  • Creative freedom. Abundant opportunities for students to create, perform and express themselves  through art, music and drama
  • Leadership and adventure. From Duke of Edinburgh and our Combined Cadet Force (CCF) to life-changing service trips to Kenya, India and Nepal
  • A true home from home. Our warm, welcoming boarding community and outstanding pastoral care ensure every student feels supported, valued and happy

Ride, Compete, and Excel

Since 2010, Westonbirt’s equestrian team has punched above its weight, earning a reputation as “small but mighty” and qualifying for National Schools Equestrian Championships every single year. From grassroots to top-level competition, our riders compete successfully across dressage, showjumping, and eventing at local, county, and national events.

Whether your child is an experienced competitor or just discovering their passion for riding, they’ll find their place in our thriving equestrian community.

What we offer:

  • Regular team competitions, from friendly fixtures to national qualifiers
  • Team training at excellent local equestrian centres
  • Full competition management through our dedicated Equestrian Club
  • A supportive team environment where boys and girls compete and succeed together
  • Proudly sponsored by Stroud Farm Services

 

The Westonbirt difference: You keep your horse at home and continue training with your own coach or pony club. We provide the team training, the competitions, and the camaraderie. It’s the perfect balance for ambitious riders who want to represent their school without compromising their individual training.

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We’d be delighted to welcome you to Westonbirt and show you our facilities first hand. Simply fill in the form below, and our admissions team will be in touch to arrange a visit at a time that suits you.

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