Westonbirt School
Tetbury, Gloucestershire, South West · GL8 8QG
Set in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, Westonbirt is a Church of England independent school offering a continuous education from age 3 to 19, with both day and boarding places. Its standout feature is space and attention: a pupil-to-teacher ratio of around eight to one is unusually generous, and the Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'excellent' for both education quality and personal development at its most recent inspection. The equestrian and polo offering points to a distinctive country-school character, and a sizeable proportion of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a setting that takes individual needs seriously. Families weighing this school should note the considerable fee range, with boarding reaching up to £48,240 a year.
797
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£24,165
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-19
- Pupils
- 797
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 8
- Location
- Tetbury, Gloucestershire, South West
- Website
- www.westonbirt.org
- Telephone
- 01666 880333
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Headmistress Dina Porovic
Latest results
Attainment 8
27.8
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
35%
A-level A*-A
46%
A-level A*-B
64%
Teaching & academics
Headline GCSE measures sit well below national averages, with an Attainment 8 of 27.8 against 46.9 nationally, though around 35% of GCSE grades fall in the 9-7 range and the picture strengthens at sixth form. At A-level, 46% of entries reach A*-A and 64% reach A*-B, with Psychology, Mathematics, History and the sciences among the popular choices. The breadth of qualifications, including BTEC and the EPQ alongside GCSEs and A-levels, alongside the high level of SEN support, indicates a school that aims to find a route that fits each pupil rather than a single academic mould.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 120
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 17.76%
- EHC plans
- 0.13%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport leans towards the equestrian, with polo and golf sitting alongside more familiar rugby, cricket, netball and basketball. Scholarships span academic, art, drama, music, sport and all-rounder routes, reflecting the range of strengths the school looks to recognise and develop.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
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.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £12,390 - £24,165
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £29,175 - £48,240
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 21 November 2023
The last word
A small-class, all-through C of E school with a genuine country-boarding flavour and strong inspection marks for pastoral care. Best suited to families who value individual attention and breadth over raw league-table results.
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Westonbirt School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Westonbirt School located?
Westonbirt School is located at Westonbirt, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, Tetbury, GL8 8QG.
What type of school is Westonbirt School?
Westonbirt School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend Westonbirt School?
Westonbirt School has approximately 797 pupils on roll.
What is Westonbirt School's inspection rating?
Westonbirt School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 21 November 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.