Address: Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8QG
Website: westonbirt.org
Founded: 1928
Number of Pupils: Prep & Nursery: 287; Senior 511
Ages: 2-18, co-educational
Fees: (termly) Boarding: From £10,595 to £15,475. Day: From £3,975 to £7,775
Head Teacher: Natasha Dangerfield
Religious Affiliation: Church of England, welcoming all faiths or none
Entrance Procedure: Procedures vary for each stage – contact Admissions for details
Contact: Admissions Team
Email: [email protected]
School Visits: See website for open even dates or to book an individual tour
The Curriculum
A broad curriculum and co-curricular activities are offered, with opportunities to tailor options. Class sizes are small, and pupils are nurtured and challenged and achievements are good. 47% of A-level grades were at A*-A in 2024.
Games & The Arts
Sports provision is excellent with expert coaching. Facilities include: indoor pool, sports hall, golf course and an AstroTurf. The arts are popular and of high quality, with art studios, large performance spaces, and choirs available. Many pupils play one or more instruments.
Pastoral Care
Pupils’ physical and emotional well-being is paramount. The strong sense of community is key to ensuring pupils feel valued and well-supported in becoming the best version of themselves. Our boarding school ethos benefits day and boarding pupils alike and staff know pupils exceptionally well.
University Places
90% pupils secure places at their first choice university, including Oxford and Russell Group institutions. Others progress to degree-level apprenticeships.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
Natasha Dangerfield has been described as a dynamic presence, and this has been imparted in and around the School. Her intention is that pupils work hard to be their best, but with the understanding that they are growing up and where mistakes are made, more creative options can always be found. This is underpinned by the School’s ethos of operating as a greenhouse, not a hothouse, and nurturing excellence.
Outstanding Characteristics
An inspired community set within 210 acres of parkland grounds and a breathtaking Victorian mansion, providing the optimum environment for children to flourish. The abundance of outdoor space for sports and a broad co-curricular programme, plus a programme of continued investment in classroom, sports and boarding facilities, including an independent boarding space for Year 13s, supports a holistic approach to education and pupil development.
