Westonbirt School, Tetbury
Westonbirt School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Tetbury. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2023.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Westonbirt School in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Westonbirt School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 36 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 44% went on to university or other higher education, 6% to apprenticeships and 17% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 207 pupils (26.5%) received SEN support and 9 (1.2%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Westonbirt School.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
21 November 2023
Short Visit
18 October 2022
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
30 April 2019
Regulatory Compliance
19 April 2016
Intermediate (Boarding)
16 October 2012
Standard
1 January 2011
About
Westonbirt School is a co-educational private day and boarding school for pupils aged 11 to 18 near Tetbury in Gloucestershire in South West England. It was set up in 1928 as a girls' school.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Westonbirt School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
Latest from Westonbirt School
Building the next generation of polo at Westonbirt School
14 Sep 2026
Olympian Kate Allenby MBE to lead the next chapter of equestrian at Westonbirt
4 Sep 2026
Westonbirt celebrates strong GCSE results as pupils achieve top grades
20 Aug 2026
Westonbirt celebrates best A level results in recent years
13 Aug 2026
Westonbirt School expands partnership with Beaufort Polo Club and seeks Team Manager for next phase of growth
16 Jul 2026
Heads Blog - 12 June 2026
15 Jun 2026
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Social & online
Keep up with Westonbirt School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
781 pupils
795 places
14 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Tetbury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Tetbury
Across Gloucestershire council
Places available
7,977
Applications
6,517
Got 1st preference
86.8%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Gloucestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
207
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
27.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
781
Total Pupils
363
Boys
418
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Westonbirt School
What are GCSE results like at Westonbirt School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Westonbirt School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Westonbirt School last inspected?
Westonbirt School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2023.
How many pupils go to Westonbirt School?
Westonbirt School has around 781 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Westonbirt School?
Westonbirt School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Westonbirt School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Westonbirt School?
Westonbirt School is at Westonbirt, Tetbury, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)