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Westonbirt Prep Morning

We warmly invite you to discover how a Westonbirt Prep education can benefit your child at our next Open Morning on Friday 25th September 2026 (9:30am–11am).

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, talk to our current pupils and meet key members of the Senior Leadership Team.

Please register via the link below and our friendly Admissions Team will be in touch as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing you soon – a warm welcome awaits!

Should you have any queries or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us via admissions@westonbirtschool.uk or 01666 881400.

Prep School Open Morning: Friday 25th September 2026
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About Westonbirt Prep

A Westonbirt Prep education shapes attitude to learning, and children’s belief in what is possible. It lights a fire of curiosity and enthusiasm inside them, and gives them the determination to find out more. Immersed in a culture that promotes a love of learning, children are encouraged to be curious, creative and courageous; their childhood is nurtured and protected, whilst they are also prepared for the rapidly-changing world around them. Set within 210 acres of parkland grounds, pupils benefit from an abundance of outdoor space for sport, play and learning as well as the specialist teaching and facilities of a much larger school.

With an individualised provision that caters for a diverse range of characters, interests and skills, academic achievement is high and pupils move on from Year 6 to Westonbirt School and other top independent and grammar schools.

Discover our new buildings

In the most exciting development at Westonbirt Prep for as long as we can remember, our brand new buildings opened for the 2026 Summer Term and represent a significant milestone in our commitment to providing an exceptional educational environment for our pupils.

It is hard to overstate what a difference these buildings 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.

The new buildings feature six modern, light and spacious classrooms specifically designed for pre-prep year groups, 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 around a central courtyard space, surrounded by Grade 1 parkland and historic trees.

A pupil takes part in a science lesson at Westonbirt Prep School

Westonbirt Prep offers:

  • An enhanced curriculum with specialist teaching: Music, French, Sport, Science, Art, Drama & Forest School
  • A nurturing and supportive learning environment that recognises the unique potential in every child
  • A high teacher to child ratio – a Reception class size is typically 10 children, with other classes 16 or under
  • A focus on outdoor learning and play that protects childhood, allowing children to stay young and carefree
  • A friendly, kind and child-centric community
  • Weekly swimming lesson in indoor pool and 34 after school clubs
  • Delicious and nutritious home-cooked lunches
  • Flexible wrap-around care until 6pm

Life in Westonbirt Reception

Working in two small classes of around 10-12 children each, every child is nurtured and supported to find their own strengths and interests, and achieve their own potential. Learning in Reception is play-based, which means that the transition from nursery to school is smooth and reassuring. A high adult-to-child ratio gives us the time and space to tailor the education to your child, discovering how they learn, and giving them the very best start to their educational journey. Our enhanced Early Years curriculum is enriched by weekly specialist teaching in French, Music, PE, Games, Forest School and Swimming, ensuring children develop key skills of curiosity and independence, while also having lots of fun!

A Reception pupil takes part in an art lesson at Westonbirt Prep School
Pupils take part in a stage performance at Westonbirt Prep

Moving through the school

As children progress through the school, our specialist-delivered provision increases to cover science, computing, art, product design and games. Drama and music focus on inspiring the children, giving them the chance to enjoy and express themselves with confidence, learning theory, new skills, styles and techniques with the opportunity to display these every year in a public performance. In Sport, children are encouraged to be competitive, determined and to give their all but at the same time to be evaluative of their performance, supportive of others, fair and most of all, to enjoy sport. Where children show a particular aptitude, we will encourage and assist in their development and support them with their journey.

As our Year 6 pupils look forward to senior school, we offer leadership opportunities and the chance to gain more independence and maturity ahead of the transition, through boarding options in our Junior Boarding house.

A focus on outdoor learning and play

The vast amount of space and natural beauty at Westonbirt is fully utilised to benefit children’s learning. The Prep School’s parkland setting offers 200 acres of outdoor space for teachers to lead outdoor learning, ensuring children are connected with the environment around them. Whether it is dressing as ancient Greeks in the Italian Gardens, conducting science investigations in the meadow, cooking in the spinney during Forest School, competing on the sports pitches or climbing and jumping in the play areas, outdoor activity plays a huge role in our school day.

Hungry tummies and buzzing brains are powered by delicious home-cooked lunches, eaten in the dining hall alongside teachers and friends.

A Reception pupil takes part in a phonics lesson at Westonbirt Prep School

Book your place at our Open Morning

Choosing the perfect school for your family is a really big decision. Our Open Morning will be informative yet informal. You will see the school in action with an individual tour, have the chance to ask plenty of questions, and enjoy the opportunity to speak with key members of staff.

We look forward to welcoming you to our event, where you will receive the warmest of welcomes!

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