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Welcome to Westonbirt School

Welcome to visitors joining us from Hong Kong!
Westonbirt School is an award-winning co-ed independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2 to 18 years, located in the Cotswolds, 90 minutes from London and Heathrow Airport. Here you will find an inspired community, set within 210 acres of parkland grounds and a breathtaking mansion. We provide a holistic education with a greenhouse, not hothouse approach, where individual talent is nurtured and success is celebrated, whether that be for the academic, sporting, musical, performance or other fields.

 

World 2024 Women’s Lacrosse U20s championships
Our Head, Natasha Dangerfield is delighted to be visiting Hong Kong to visit schools, agents and prospective families.  She is also supporting two of our recent students who are representing England and Italy in this event.

Senior School

In 2023, Westonbirt won ‘Co-educational Independent School of the Year’ (Independent School Parent) and was also listed in the Fortune 250 ‘World’s Leading Boarding Schools’ report.  We offer small class sizes; staff know students exceptionally well and achievements are good. A broad and flexible curriculum is on offer with the ability to tailor subject options to individuals where possible and we have a strong EAL (English as an Additional Language) department to support students in improving their English language skills.

Our school has a strong sense of community which ensures pupils feel valued and well-supported.  There is a culture of showing kindness, support and respect, with a focus on giving back through volunteering and global service trips. Leadership opportunities are also available.

We provide a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the welfare of each individual and encourages their all-round development and outstanding pastoral care is embedded throughout every aspect of school life

Find out more about our programmes and results.

Boarding (including fees and wellbeing)

Westonbirt welcomes international boarders from over 25 countries, offering a vibrant boarding community that benefits day students and boarders alike. Our six boarding houses are homely and comfortable.  They include a new Junior boarding house for Years 6-8 as well an offsite Year 13 Boarding House which gives students more independence and provides a transition to university.

Westonbirt offers a full programme of evening and weekend activities for boarders. View our Boarding Activities handbook here.

Find out more about our boys’ and girls’ boarding.

Download fees information.

Westonbirt Sixth Form

Westonbirt Sixth Form offers students a huge range of subjects and qualifications.  These include A Levels and a range of vocational courses such as BTECs, and the Leiths cookery course.  Students can tailor a bespoke programme of study to their individual skills and aspirations.

Class sizes are small and specialist teachers work extremely closely with students, getting to know pupils individually and helping them achieve their very best academically. 90% of students secure a place at their first-choice university. Recent leavers progress to study subjects including Medicine, Law, Architecture, Drama, Sports Science and Veterinary Medicine.

Find out more about our Westonbirt Sixth Form.

International Summer School

We provide high-quality summer courses for international students in English language and a variety of fun academic and co-curricular activities created by the Westonbirt School’s enthusiastic and highly experienced staff. UK host students participate alongside our international guests .

Find out more about our International Summer School.

Senior Sport

With excellent sports facilities, Westonbirt enjoys an enviable reputation for producing highly successful individual and team performances in a wide variety of sports.  These include: swimming, lacrosse, rugby, football, golf, equestrian sports, netball, cricket and athletics. Of course, students can also enjoy sport as a more recreational pastime – the abundance of space within our grounds lend themselves to these.

To find out more about our Senior Sport.

Westonbirt News

From brand new sports developments to new co-curricular programmes like our Combined Cadet Force (CCF), Westonbirt has an array of exciting things happening.

Read our Westonbirt News.

Westonbirt Admissions

Our online prospectuses and further information regarding fees, scholarships, admissions dates for your diary, and how to register a place at Westonbirt can be found in Admissions.