Westonbirt School
Tetbury, Gloucestershire · GL8 8QG
Westonbirt is a prestigious co-educational all-through school set across 210 acres of Cotswolds parkland near Tetbury, combining day and boarding provision from age 2 to 18. Recently voted Co-educational Independent School of the Year (2023) and featured in Fortune's World's Leading Boarding Schools with a five-star rating, it positions itself as a forward-thinking community emphasising pastoral care and individual potential. The school operates distinct Prep (2–11) and Senior (11–18) divisions within a unified whole-school ethos centred on curiosity, courage and compassion. Its location offers excellent accessibility to London whilst maintaining a distinctly rural, spacious character.
- →Prestigious all-through model with seamless progression and strong pastoral continuity from age 2
- →Exceptional boarding facilities and flexi-boarding flexibility within expansive, purpose-built estate
- →Recent award recognition and Fortune World's Leading Schools status; 90% first-choice university outcomes in Sixth Form
- →Strong co-educational culture with balanced gender provision and contemporary approach to independent education
Who thrives here
Families seeking boarding or day provision within a progressive, non-selective ethos; pupils who value outdoor space, pastoral support and creative/sporting opportunities alongside rigorous academics; children thriving in a nurturing, sizeable community (739 pupils) with strong emphasis on individual development rather than intense pressure.
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Contact & visit
Westonbirt, Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Tetbury, Gloucestershire
GL8 8QG
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
How do you get into Westonbirt School?
Westonbirt School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Westonbirt School's exam results?
At Westonbirt School, 12.9% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 31.3% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Westonbirt School a boarding school?
Westonbirt School offers boarding as well as day places.
What is Westonbirt School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Westonbirt School “Excellent” (2019). This grading is no longer issued — both inspectorates have since changed how they report outcomes.
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What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Exceptional pastoral care and house structure; strong sense of community across all-through cohort
✓Beautiful grounds and facilities; outdoor space integral to learning experience
✓Progressive, flexible approach to sixth-form learning; individual tailoring of subject choices and pathways
✓Boarding flexibility (full and flexi options) and supportive boarding culture
✓Strong university outcomes (90% first-choice acceptance) with ambitious student destinations
Common concerns
!Lack of recent Ofsted inspection may concern families seeking independent validation of standards
!Large all-through cohort (739 pupils) may feel less intimate than specialist secondary schools
!Limited published detail on pastoral staffing ratios and mental health support infrastructure
!Relatively recent award recognition; longer track record may be valued by cautious families