Westonbirt School

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Head: Mrs M Henderson, MA PGCE TEFL Bursar: Mr P Story

A Word from the Head

Westonbirt School provides an all-round education for girls of all abilities aged 11-18, within a happy, caring community and a peaceful, secure and inspiring environment for education - a magnificent former stately home in 250 acres of Cotswold parkland, opposite the famous Westonbirt Arboretum near Tetbury, Gloucestershire.

Primarily a boarding school, we offer full and weekly boarding and are flexible to accommodate the exact needs of each girl and her family. We also welcome day girls, for whom we provide a convenient local transport service. All day girls may stay one night a week free of charge and for additional nights for a small extra cost. All the Houses are for both boarders and day girls. This approach ensures all mix well together.

Our excellent teaching staff and our personal tutor system ensure that every pupil fulfils her academic potential without suffering from undue stress. First-class pastoral care creates a happy, caring atmosphere in which the girls thrive socially too.

Girls typically take 9 or 10 GCSEs and 3 or 4 full A Levels, and virtually all proceed to degree courses at good universities. There are also plenty of opportunities for extra-curricular achievement, ranging from the Duke of Edinburgh Award to the Leith's Certificate in Food and Wine.

Preparing girls for their future career is of great importance to us. We are an accredited 'Investor in Careers', demonstrating that our careers advice is of the highest calibre. We are actively involved in the Young Enterprise programme, and our Young Enterprise company was this year voted the best in Gloucestershire.

Westonbirt School's relatively small size means that every girl has ample opportunities to play in teams, star in school plays, and generally make her mark as an individual. Many girls study musical instruments to a high level of proficiency and take part in regular concerts and recitals. Our sports teams are highly accomplished - we have one of the top schools' lacrosse teams in the country - and our speech and drama department regularly wins prestigious awards.

Initial enquiries should be directed to Mrs Belinda Holley, our Registrar, who will be pleased to provide whatever help you require.

Alumni - Westonbirt Association, c/o Miss Eileen Galbraith at the school.

Age range: 11 - 18

Day pupils: 65 girls

Annual day fees: £14,100 - £15,300

Weekly boarding pupils: 20 girls

Annual weekly boarding fees: £20,625 - £22,050

Full boarding pupils: 150 girls

Annual full boarding fees: £20,625 - £22,050

This school offers flexi-boarding.

TOTAL PUPILS: 235 girls, including 75 girls in the 6th form

Staff numbers: 32 full time and 10 part time

Method of entry: Common Entrance, Entry test or exam, Scholarship or bursary exam

Accreditations and affiliations: BSA, GSA

Religious affiliation: Church of England

Academic	Languages	Sport	Activities	Music	Miscellaneous
Business studies Classics Design technology Drama/Theatre Painting/Sculpture Psychology Theology	Chinese English as a foreign or 2nd language French German Italian Japanese Latin Spanish	Badminton Cricket Cross-country Golf Gymnastics Hockey Lacrosse Netball Squash Swimming Tennis	Ballet Cycling Dance Drama productions Duke of Edinburgh Award Outdoor pursuits/Adventure trg Public speaking/Debating Rainbows/Brownies/Guides Riding	Band/Orchestra Brass Choir Guitar Keyboard Organ Singing Strings Woodwind	Particular diets Rail/Airport services School bus service Significant experience of diplomatic corps' children Significant experience of expatriates' children Significant experience of international students Significant experience of services' children

The school offers: Other bursaries, Clergy/Ministers, Drama, Academic, Armed forces, Art, Siblings, Music, Financial need, Senior school entry, Organ, All-rounder, Other scholarships, 6th Form, Science, Sport

Curriculum, exams and 6th form

Exam boards: Edexcel Foundation, AQA, OCR

% pass rate at grades A* to C (exams at age 16): 91.4%
% pass rate (exams at age 18): 100%
22 courses are offered for age 18 exams
90% of pupils went on to Higher Education or took a Gap Year

This school provides for individual pupils with these needs:
Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
Delicate/Medical Conditions
Epilepsy

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