Meet the Headmistress

Parents increasingly appreciate that a greenhouse, not a hot house, is the optimum environment for children to flourish. At Westonbirt, it is the passion and commitment from staff that fuels teaching and the expectation that each child will fulfil their potential and beyond.

A holistic approach to education is well supported by the abundant outdoor space for sports and extracurricular activities. Individuality is celebrated and our pupils develop a level of confidence, which is neither arrogant nor taken for granted.

A small school that proudly punches above its weight, Westonbirt pupils are regularly selected to play for county and national sports teams, drama students appear at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and over two-thirds of pupils play at least one musical instrument.

Our rich boarding community benefits day students and boarders alike. It is the sense of belonging and the warmth and beauty of the house we occupy that makes boarding at Westonbirt such a magical experience. It is an incredible place to call home and a privilege and responsibility that we all share; each of us cognisant that we are part of something a little bigger than ourselves.

Our mission is to empower students to become the best versions of themselves and while 90 percent of students achieve their first-choice university, we are immensely proud of each pupil who carves their own unique story during their time at Westonbirt.

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