- Location
- Westonbirt
- Recorded age range
- 2–19
- Education
- British
About Westonbirt School
Located in beautiful Westonbirt. Known for beautiful grounds and reputable academic programs. Well-rounded summer experience.
School background from the saved source · 2026-05-31
Westonbirt School was founded in 1928 in the former Westonbirt House, the Victorian Gloucestershire country house of the Holford family — Robert Stayner Holford was the Victorian botanist whose private arboretum (the Westonbirt Arboretum) is one of the most important tree collections in England and is now owned by Forestry England. The school occupies Westonbirt House itself and its 210-acre Cotswolds estate, immediately adjacent to (but separate from) the Westonbirt Arboretum.
The school is girls-only ages 11-18 with around 794 pupils and a substantial boarding population. The Head is Natasha Dangerfield. The school is a member of the GSA and the Boarding Schools Association.
Westonbirt's distinctive co-curricular strength is equestrian sport — the school operates one of the top schoolgirl equestrian programmes in the United Kingdom, with on-campus stabling, riding facilities and a competitive equestrian team. The school's Cotswolds setting and proximity to the Badminton Horse Trials (the world's premier three-day-event horse trials, held annually at Badminton Park, about ten miles from the school) supports a strong sporting and outdoor profile.
The school operates a substantial bursary programme intended to provide educational access for Cotswolds and West Country families regardless of family means.
School life and areas of focus
- English
- Multi Activity
- Boarding experience
- Founded 1928 in the former Holford family country house — 98-year history
- Girls-only ages 11-18 with ≈794 pupils — substantial boarding population
- Set in the Westonbirt House and arboretum (210-acre Cotswolds estate)
- Adjacent to the Westonbirt Arboretum (one of England's most important tree collections)
- GSA and BSA member
- UK's top schoolgirl equestrian programme
- Substantial bursary programme
- 794-pupil community
- Day and boarding places available
- Church of England foundation
- Strong Oxbridge progression
Education and school life
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- Programme type
- Boarding school
- Curriculum
- British
- Teaching language
- English
- Campus setting
- rural
Subject areas
- English Learning
- Multi Activity
- Equestrian (UK's top schoolgirl equestrian programme)
- Drama
- Sciences
- Modern languages
- Music
- Sport
- Outdoor
Listed memberships and accreditations
- GSA (Girls' Schools Association)
- BSA (Boarding Schools Association)
- ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate)
Study and progression pathways
- Sport
- Languages
- Oxbridge
- Russell Group (Bristol, Edinburgh, Cardiff)
- Royal Veterinary College
- Sports academies
- Edinburgh / St Andrews
Academic profile in the catalogue
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Campus, boarding and student community
Catalogue profile
- Campus setting
- rural
- Boarding
- Listed in the catalogue
- Co-education
- Listed as co-educational
School-wide directory record
Schoolscout · Source record dated 2026-05-18
- School stages
- Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form
- Directory age range
- 2-19
- Student intake
- Co-educational
- Attendance
- Day and boarding
- Religious ethos
- Church of England
- Inspectorate
- ISI
- Total pupils
- 794
- Boys · number / share
- 371 · 46.73%
- Girls · number / share
- 423 · 53.27%
- Pupils receiving SEN support · number / share
- 141 · 17.76%
- Pupils with an EHC plan · number / share
- 1 · 0.13%
Directory and catalogue figures are shown separately because their age groups or record dates may differ.
Recorded examination results
Schoolscout · Source record dated 2026-05-18
- Qualification
- A-level
- Results year
- 2025
- Average grade
- B-
- Progress score
- 0.31 (Above Average)
- AAB or higher
- 12.90%
Results are for the year shown, separately from the estimated catalogue indicators.
Tuition and costs
Recorded GBP school fees
Schoolscout · Source record dated 2026-05-18
| Attendance | Recorded range |
|---|---|
| Day fees | £4,130.40 – £8,055.60 |
| Boarding fees | £8,010.00 – £16,080.00 |
These historical directory amounts are not a confirmed school quotation. The billing period, VAT, academic year and included costs need confirmation from the school.
Catalogue USD figures
Estimated catalogue fees · USD
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- Catalogue application window
- Rolling
- Listed intake
- September 2026
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Support recorded in the catalogue
- Scholarships or bursaries
- Not specified in this record; ask the institution
- Visa application support
- Listed; confirm what assistance is provided
Source notes and alternative records
Dated background research is retained below; source descriptions may differ and have not been newly verified by UniCampus.
School background research · 2026-05-31
School background notes
Source record dated 2026-05-31 · Source text retained in English
Read this source's description in the school overview.
- Founded · source note
- 1928
- Campus setting · source note
- rural
- Religious ethos · source note
- Church of England
- School leadership · source note
- Natasha Dangerfield (Head)
- Scholarships · source note
- Mentioned in saved research; confirm current terms
Additional subject and programme notes
- Equestrian (UK's top schoolgirl equestrian programme)
- Drama
- Sciences
- Modern languages
- Music
- Sport
Listed education pathways
- Oxbridge
- Russell Group (Bristol, Edinburgh, Cardiff)
- Royal Veterinary College
- Sports academies
Memberships and accreditations in the source
- GSA (Girls' Schools Association)
- BSA (Boarding Schools Association)
- ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate)
School-life notes
- Founded 1928 in the former Holford family country house — 98-year history
- Girls-only ages 11-18 with ≈794 pupils — substantial boarding population
- Set in the Westonbirt House and arboretum (210-acre Cotswolds estate)
- Adjacent to the Westonbirt Arboretum (one of England's most important tree collections)
- GSA and BSA member
- UK's top schoolgirl equestrian programme
- Substantial bursary programme
Notable alumni listed in the source
- Old Westonbirt girls active in UK equestrian sport, professions and the arts
Additional school record · 2026-05-30
Additional saved school information
Source record dated 2026-05-30 · Source text retained in English
Welcome to Junior boarding Westonbirt School has a long tradition of boarding, offering full, weekly and flexi boarding options for both boys and girls. In 2023, we were included in the Fortune ‘World’s Leading Boarding Schools’ 2023 report with a five star review and also voted ‘Co-Educational Independent School of the Year’ in the Independent School Parent magazine awards.
Located in the beautiful Cotswolds, only 90 minutes from London Heathrow Airport and close to major road links, Westonbirt Prep and Senior Schools together provide a unique, magical and nurturing experience and a ‘home from home’ for your child.
“I have been able to improve my English and get to really know a different culture. In Japan, we don’t have drama lessons, dance class or gyms in school – and we have all those things here at Westonbirt, it’s so different! I also love art, and I receive one-on-one attention from my teacher and I feel like they really care about me.”
- Campus setting · source note
- rural
- Scholarships · source note
- Not identified in this source
Additional subject and programme notes
- Drama
- Outdoor
Listed education pathways
- Oxbridge
- Edinburgh / St Andrews
School-life notes
- 794-pupil community
- Day and boarding places available
- Church of England foundation
- Strong Oxbridge progression
Schoolscout introduction
Set in the picturesque Cotswolds, Westonbirt School offers a nurturing environment that fosters academic excellence and personal growth. With a strong emph...
School location
Schoolscout · Source record dated 2026-05-18
- Recorded address
- Westonbirt, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, South West, GL8 8QG
- Postcode
- GL8 8QG
Questions in the source record
Schoolscout · Source record dated 2026-05-18 · Original English answers
What type of school is Westonbirt School?
Westonbirt School is a co-educational independent mainstream school for pupils aged 2 to 19, located near Tetbury in Gloucestershire. The school offers education from Nursery through to Sixth Form, with pathways leading to GCSEs and A Levels.
How do I apply to Westonbirt School?
Most families apply to Westonbirt School 1–2 years before entry, with a process that can include tests, interviews and school reports. See the private school admissions timeline for when to apply and what to expect.
What are the fees at Westonbirt School?
The cost of attending Westonbirt School typically ranges around £4,130–£16,080 per term, with variations based on age and boarding.
Is Westonbirt School a day or boarding school?
Pupils at Westonbirt School can attend as day and boarding.
Is Westonbirt School selective?
Westonbirt School may use interviews or entrance assessments as part of its admissions process.
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