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Westonbirt School

Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QG

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School Information

This nurturing friendly school prepares all its pupils academically and socially to flourish at university and beyond. Every girl achieves her full potential in the classroom, without the pressure of an academic hothouse. The beautiful, historic rural setting is idyllic for education, offering boarding school facilities to day girls as well as boarders; flexi-boarding is also available.

General Information

Gender:	Girls only
Day/Boarding:	Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding, Day
Age Range - Boys:
Age Range - Girls:	Prep, Senior, Sixth
Size:	246
Last Inspected:	Latest Inspection Report
ISC Association:	GSA

Date:	10/10/2009
Start:	10:00
Finish:	12:30
Address:	Westonbirt School, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QG
Contact's Name:	Belinda Holley
Contact's Phone Number:	01666 881301
Contact's Email:	bholley@westonbirt.gloucs.sch.uk
Url:	www.westonbirt.gloucs.sch.uk
Description:	See Westonbirt School through the eyes of one of its current pupils! You will be escorted around the school by one of our girls, before meeting members of staff for an informal chat in our French Cafe. All the family are welcome to attend our open day, including grandparents and younger siblings. No prior booking is necessary. Just come along, allowing at least an hour and half for your visit.
How to register:	No registration required - we will just sign you in as you arrive on the day. But if you have any questions beforehand, our Registrar Mrs Holley will be very happy to hear from you by phone or email.

Fees per term

Boarding (£):	7226 - 8300
Day (£):	4940 - 5760

Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance

Entry Requirements:	Scholarship Exam, CEE & Interview, Report & Exam & Interview
Scholarships, Bursaries:	Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Art scholarships, Music scholarships, H M Forces discounts, Clergy discounts, Sport scholarships, All Rounder awards, Drama scholarships, Sibling discounts, Science/Technology scholarships, Hardship awards for existing pupils

Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers

	Boarding		Day		Sixth Form
	Boys	Girls	Boys	Girls	Boys	Girls
Age Range		10 - 19		11 - 17
Pupil Numbers		164		82		77

Subjects taught

Ancient History/Classical Civ, Art, Art and Design, Biology, Business Studies/Finance, Chemistry, Computing/ICT, Dance, Design and Technology (DT), Double/Triple Award Science, Drama/Theatre Studies, Economics, EFL/ESL, English Language, English Literature, Food Technology, French, Further Mathematics, Geography, History, History of Art, Home Econ/Food & Nutrition, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Spanish, Textiles and Fashion

Facilities

Art & Technology Centre, CDT Centre, Chapel, Common Room, Concert Hall, Conference facilities, Dance Studio, Drama Studio, Fitness suite, Golf Course, Golf practice fields, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Language Centre, Learning Support Unit, Library, Music Centre, Performing Arts Centre, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Sports Hall, Swimming Pool (covered), Tennis Courts, Theatre

Activities

Art, Ballet/Dance, Board games, Chess, Choir, Computing/IT, Cookery, Dancing, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Driving Lessons, Duke of Edinburgh, Film/Video Club, Forum Debating, Handicrafts, Knitting, Life Saving/1st Aid, Orchestra/Band, Outdoor Pursuits, Riding, Scouts/Guides etc., Skiing, Student Magazine, Textiles, Theatre trips, Yoga, Young Enterprise

Sports

Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Fitness Training, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Horse Riding, Lacrosse, Netball, Polo, Rounders, Swimming, Tennis

Travel Information

Map: www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: 15-45 minutes
International Airport: 60-120 minutes
Location: Rural

Miscellaneous Information

Religious Affiliation:	Church of England
Dietary Catered For:	Other, Vegetarians

Reference Numbers

ISC Reference Number:	10728
ISI Reference Number:	1312
DCSF Reference Number:	916 / 6019