Westonbirt School
School summary
Set in the Gloucestershire countryside near Tetbury, Westonbirt is a Church of England independent school that takes pupils from age three through to nineteen and offers boarding alongside day places. Its standout feature is space and intimacy in equal measure: a generous pupil-to-teacher ratio of around eight, and a roll of 797 that keeps things personal. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education quality and personal development, and judged compliance met. Equestrian and polo sit on the sports list alongside the more familiar rugby and netball, hinting at the kind of setting and lifestyle on offer.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
35%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
46%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
64%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 21 November 2023
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above the national picture: 35% of GCSE grades reach 9-7 against a national average of 23%, and at A-level 46% of entries achieve A*-A compared with 28% nationally. The sixth form, of around 120 pupils, spreads across humanities, sciences and the arts, with Psychology, Mathematics, History and English well subscribed. Beyond the standard GCSE and A-level routes, the school also offers BTEC and the EPQ. Nearly 18% of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting the smaller class sizes are used to accommodate a range of learners.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Headmistress · Dina Porovic
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 120
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Sport is broad and distinctive, with equestrian, polo and golf joining rugby, cricket, netball and basketball. Scholarships across academics, art, drama, music, sport and all-rounder achievement signal serious investment in talent on several fronts. Drama and the visual arts feature prominently in the GCSE choices, pointing to a culture that values the creative as much as the competitive.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 17.76%
- EHC plans
- 0.13%
Mobile phone policy
Mobile phones not allowed during school day (8.15am-5.30pm). Should be left in lockers or boarding room. In main school, must be handed to house staff at bedtime and collected during morning inspection.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £12,390 - £24,165
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £29,175 - £48,240
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A small, country-set Church of England school where strong results and an unusually low teacher-to-pupil ratio meet equestrian fields and polo pitches. Boarding fees reach £48,240, so this is a considered investment for families drawn to its particular blend of academia and rural life.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.