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Westonbirt Prep New Buildings - Completion March 2026

Our New Prep School Buildings are Open

In the most exciting development at Westonbirt Prep for as long as we can remember, our stunning and transformational new school buildings opened at the start of the 2026 Summer Term!

It is hard to overstate what a difference this is going to make to the experience of the pupils living and learning at Westonbirt Prep. Light and airy, with the most inspiring views over Westonbirt’s gorgeous grounds, every classroom has been carefully designed to elevate the learning of our pupils and create an environment where they will really thrive.

You can find out more about this project, including more about the buildings and what they mean for the future of our school, a behind the scenes Muddy Boots blog, the vision from the team behind the project, and timelapse footage captured during construction via the pages below.

Westonbirt Prep - New Pre-Prep Classroom

Our new buildings are open!

Our new buildings are open!:

We are so excited to announce that our stunning and transformational new school buildings opened at the start of the 2026 Summer Term!

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Westonbirt Prep New Building Project - February 2026

Monthly Muddy Boots Tour

Monthly Muddy Boots Tour:

Keep up to date with progress giving you exclusive behind the scenes access to the latest site news as we don our site boots and share our monthly Muddy Boots Tour.

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Meet the Team

Meet the Team:

The Prep School Build relies on a whole team of experts from Conservation and Construction to Interior Design and Architecture. Join us as we meet the people behind the build.

Meet the Quattro Architects
Westonbirt Prep New Building Project - January 2026

Time-Lapse Video Diary

Timelapse Video Diary:

Take a birds eye view of the construction site and watch the latest developments to the build.

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FAQs

The new buildings are scheduled to open in Spring 2026. 

We have planned the construction to minimise disruption to school operations. Safety measures and clear communication will be in place to ensure a smooth transition. 

The new buildings will feature six modern, light, and spacious classrooms, a new school hall and kitchen, new play equipment, and a welcoming new entrance, all designed to enhance the learning experience and foster a sense of community.

The project includes a dedicated outdoor play area for the Reception class within the courtyard, directly accessible from the classrooms. Additionally, a barked area will replace temporary classrooms, offering further opportunities for outdoor play. 

The state-of-the-art facilities are designed to provide an exceptional educational environment, interior design will follow the latest in biophilic design techniques that support both academic and social development. 

We will provide regular updates through our school website, newsletters, and parent meetings to keep everyone informed about the progress of the construction.

For safety reasons, access to the construction site will be restricted, however parents are welcome to view the timelapse video diary to see the latest activity. We will be hosting a series of community events hosted in our school buildings throughout the construction.

The project incorporates sustainable design practices such as heating and hot water generation via air source heat pumps and on-site electrical generation through photovoltaic (PV) panels. The design also maximises natural light and connects classrooms with the surrounding landscape to enhance wellbeing. 

The design respects the Grade 1 parkland setting and minimizes impact on existing tree Root Protection Areas (RPAs). The buildings are positioned to take advantage of key views and blend with the existing parkland setting, ensuring minimal disruption to the natural and historical environment. 

The design process has involved consultations with the Local Planning Authority, Historic England, Wishford Schools, and Westonbirt Prep School. This collaborative approach has ensured that the final proposal meets contemporary needs while respecting the historical and natural setting.