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Welcome to Westonbirt

 

Westonbirt School is a co-ed independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2 to 18 years, located in the Cotswolds. Here you will find an inspired community, set within 210 acres of parkland grounds and a breathtaking mansion.

We warmly welcome families to experience Westonbirt through visiting an open event.

Experience Westonbirt in action at our Open Day and discover a school where every child is supported to find their path and become the very best version of themselves.

Take part in subject tasters, explore our beautiful surroundings and speak with our Head and senior team about an approach to learning that engages, inspires and empowers.

In the Summer Term, our Prep School Open Week takes place from Monday 1st June to Friday 5th June, with our next Senior School Open Morning on Saturday 6th June.

Classroom learning at Westonbirt Prep School
Aerial shot of Westonbirt House

Senior School Open Events

Senior School Open Events:

Experience life at Westonbirt Senior School through the eyes of our students, who will provide a tour of our estate rooms, teaching spaces and sports facilities. Boarding tours are also available. Find out more about the school during an informative presentation from Head Dina Porovic.  Meet teachers from all subjects and take part in practical activities. Support and admissions staff will be available for advice and Q&A sessions. Additionally, guests can enjoy a selection of refreshments in our pop-up café. We look forward to welcoming you to one of our next open events.

Our next available event is a Senior Open Morning on Saturday 6th June 2026 - book now

Prep School Open Events

Prep School Open Events:

We warmly invite you to discover how a Westonbirt Prep education can benefit your child at our Open Week from Monday 1st June to Friday 5th June 2026. This is a wonderful opportunity to see Westonbirt Prep in action as you will visit us on a normal school day. You will meet our Headmistress, Mrs Rebecca Mitchell, tour the school and view our stunning new Prep School buildings and our other excellent facilities, and meet key members of the Senior Leadership Team. Wherever possible, appointments will be made at a day and time to suit you during the week. Please register via the link below and our friendly Admissions Team will be in touch as soon as possible to arrange your visit. We look forward to seeing you soon – a warm welcome awaits!

Our Prep School Open Week takes place from Monday 1st June to Friday 5th June. Click here to find out more.

FAQ's

How long can I expect to be at the event?

Senior: Our tours last between 60 and 90 minutes, followed by a 30 minute presentation from the Head so you can expect to be on site for at least 2 hours. Should you wish to meet with a member of our Learning Support, Admissions, or any other team at Westonbirt, we kindly ask that you allocate additional time for this.

 

Prep: We ask that you arrive between 9:15am and 9:30am where refreshments will be served in the school hall before the welcome address by our Headmistress, Mrs Rebecca Mitchell at 9:40am. For further details please refer to the schedule below.

9.15am Welcome refreshments

9.30am Performance by Prep Chamber Choir

9.40am Welcome by Rebecca Mitchell, Headmistress

9:50am Tours of the school and/or nursery

10.45am Refreshments in the hall and an opportunity to meet key staff

11.00am Event finishes

Can I bring my children to the event?

Absolutely! We warmly encourage all families to bring their children along, allowing them the opportunity to experience the Westonbirt community firsthand.

What happens if I can’t attend any of the event dates?

Should you be unable to attend any of our scheduled events, we encourage families to contact our Admissions Department at admissions@westonbirtschool.uk to arrange an individual visit.

I have attended previously, but would like to hear the Head’s talk. Is it possible to attend just for that?

Certainly! Please inform our Admissions team at admissions@westonbirtschool.uk of your request, and they will provide you with the details and timings for the presentations.

I have attended an Open Event and would like to move forward. What are the next steps?

Firstly, thank you for attending one of our Open Events. We look forward to welcoming you to the Westonbirt community. Following the event, our Admissions team will be in touch and will provide further information regarding registration, entry assessments, and the arrangement of individual meetings. If you would like to contact them for any questions, please do not hesitate to contact them at admissions@westonbirtschool.uk.

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Contact

Prep: +44 (0)1666 881400
Senior: +44 (0)1666 880333
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