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Welcome to Westonbirt School

Welcome to visitors attending the CETA World High School Fair in Thailand.

Westonbirt School is a co-ed independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2 to 18 years, located in the Cotswolds, 90 minutes from London Heathrow Airport. At Westonbirt, you will find an inspired community, set within 210 acres of parkland grounds and a breathtaking mansion.  Student success is celebrated and talent is nurtured, with an ethos of greenhouse, not hothouse.

The school won “Co-educational Independent School of the Year” in 2023.

Prospectuses and academic programmes

We offer a broad and flexible curriculum with the ability to tailor subject options to individuals where possible and a strong EAL department. Class sizes are small and achievement is good.

Download our Senior School prospectus here.
Download our Sixth Form prospectus here.
Find out more about our academic and co-curricular programmes.

 

Exam Results and Destinations

Tailored teaching, small classes and weekly sessions with our University Guidance Lead means that Westonbirt students are well supported to achieve their first-choice university.

Download our 2023 exam results.

Boarding (including fees and testimonials)

Westonbirt enjoys a rich boarding heritage and vibrant boarding community that benefits day students and boarders alike. Boarders enjoy a full programme of evening and weekend activities.
A new Junior boarding house will open in March 2024 for Years 6-8, whilst we have a dedicated Year 13 Boarding House offsite, which helps to prepare students for their transition to university.

Find out more about our boys’ and girls’ boarding.
Watch our boarding video.
Download our boarding fees.
Meet May and Momi – Westonbirt students from Thailand.

Senior School

At Westonbirt you will find an inspired community, set within 210 acres of parkland grounds and a breathtaking Victorian mansion. A greenhouse, not a hothouse, success is celebrated and development is nourished.

Rated excellent for academic achievement and pastoral care by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, 90% of students achieve their first-choice university.

Find out more about our Senior School.

Westonbirt Sixth Form

Westonbirt offers a wide range of subject and qualifications in the Sixth Form, including A levels, BTECs, Leiths, EPQ and more. 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 in recent years were accepted by their first-choice university, going on to study subjects including Medicine, Law, Architecture, Drama, Sports Science, Veterinary Medicine and more.

Find out more about 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, often punching above its weight against much larger schools.

Find out more about our Senior Sport.

Westonbirt News

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

To read our Westonbirt News.

Westonbirt Admissions

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