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Leweston School

Sherborne, Dorset
1891
Founded
0 - 19
Age range
Co-ed
School type
£10,216 - £13,722
Boarding / term
In short

Leweston School is a co-ed boarding and day school in Sherborne, Dorset, educating pupils aged 0 - 19 and founded in 1891. Boarding fees are £10,216 - £13,722 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.

Type
Co-ed boarding & day
Boarders from
8 - 19
Ethos
Catholic
Guardian required
Yes
About

About Leweston

The story, ethos and character of Leweston.

Setting
Rural
Ethos
Catholic
Head
Mr John Paget-Tomlinson
Leweston — school buildings and grounds

We welcome agents and international families to come and visit Leweston. We are proud and passionate about our beautiful, inspiring and safe environment where our pupils feel comfortable to grow in knowledge, talents and confidence. Individuality and diversity are celebrated at Leweston and we pride ourselves on our ability to unleash the potential of every pupil; discovering and encouraging talents - whatever they may be - in a supportive co-educational environment, spanning nursery to Sixth Form.

Along with our excellent academic curriculum we offer a wide range of extra-curricular and sporting activities with our Pentathlon, Equestrian and Swimming programmes being amongst the leading in the country. Our Equestrian Centre attracts both UK and international young riders to join Leweston as part of a successful, competitive equestrian team; but equally welcomes those that wish to try riding for the first time or who would prefer not to compete.

Leweston is a school founded on Catholic faith which welcomes pupils of all faiths and none.
Leweston — campus and grounds

We are a bustling, friendly, English country school with much to offer international students: a warm and caring boarding environment with small numbers, a variety of different nationalities and plenty of opportunity to make friends with British pupils and improve English skills.

Weekends at school are busy with sporting fixtures, trips and activities but also with plenty of time to also rest, relax and spend time with friends. Visit our website to find out more or, better still, we welcome agents and families to visit our school to get a real sense of our community, ethos and culture and to see our happy students in their school environment.

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Academics

Academics at Leweston

What pupils study at Leweston — and where it takes them.

84
A-level students
6
Programmes
Yes
SEN / EAL support
Leweston — campus and grounds

which combined with the enrichment programme provides a breadth and depth of learning. Some student will follow four subjects, usually where both Mathematics and Further Mathematics are studied. Students will typically have 10 hours of teaching per subjects per fortnight.

Take a look at the Sixth Form Options booklet. +3 photos English as an additional Leweston has over fifty years experience of teaching EAL and the Department is staffed by experienced, specialist teachers who work with pupils on the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing from beginner to advanced levels.

Programmes offered

GCSEA levelIB DiplomaBTECEALSixth Form

Subjects offered

Art & DesignArt & Design: Fine ArtArt & Design: PhotographyArt & Design: TextilesBiologyBusiness StudiesChemistryClassical CivilisationComputer ScienceDramaDrama & Theatre StudiesEconomics+ 16 more — ask us

Where our leavers go

The vast majority of Leweston students go on to Higher Education and we a great deal of emphasis on preparing students for UCAS applications. The high quality of guidance and preparation is borne out in the fact that 95% of leavers have won places at their first choice university in the past four years.

Leweston also has a 100% success rate in medicine and veterinary applications over the last 6 years, far above the national independent schools average. To see the most popular university courses and destinations over the past five years visit: https://www. leweston. co. uk/sixth-form/academic/leavers-destinations/.

For our international students' destination visit: https://www. leweston. co. uk/admissions/international-leavers-destinations/ University destinations over the past three years include: University of Aberystwyth, Psychology (with integrated study year abroad) University of the Arts, Media Communications Bath Spa University, Textile Design for Fashion and Interiors University of Birmingham, Psychology, Foundation Year Bournemouth University, Make Up for Media and Performance University of Bristol, Criminology, French and Spanish University of Cambridge, Medicine University of Cardiff, Medicine, Human Geography, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Religion and Theology University of Coventry, Analytical Chemistry and Forensic Science University of East Anglia, Psychology University of Edinburgh, History of Art University of Essex, Psychology, Biochemistry University of Exeter, Drama, International Relations, Biological Sciences, Medical Sciences Medical University of Gdansk, Medicine Glasgow School of Art, Product Design King's College London, Computer Science with Intelligent Systems, Mathematics with Statistics, Religion, Philosophy and Ethics, Law Instituto Marangoni, Fashion Business and Buying Imperial College London, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics with Applied Mathematics and Physics Kingston University, Cyber Security and Computer Forensics University of Leeds, Maths with Finance University of Liverpool, Psychology University of Manchester, Music, Midwifery, Physics with Astrophysics University of Newcastle, English and Creative Writing, Sociology, Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies University of Nottingham, Medicine, International Management Oxford Brookes University, Law University of Plymouth, Medicine, Psychology University of Reading, Zoology Royal Agricultural University, Real Estate Management, Rural Land Management Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Design for Performance Royal Holloway, Ancient History, Psychology, Zoology School of Oriental and African Studies, Business, Management, Economics and Law with Foundation Year University of Surrey, International Hospitality Management University of Swansea, Chemical Engineering University College, London, Arts and Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacy University of Warwick, Accountancy and Finance University of Westminster, Sociology University of the West of England, Drama, Integrated Wildlife Conservation, Philosophy University of York, Psychology

Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.

Boarding

Boarding at Leweston

Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Leweston.

Boarding houses
Girls 3, Boys 1, Mixed 0
Exeat weekends
No
Guardian required
Yes
Saturday lessons
No
Leweston — pupils in their boarding house

Leweston has a long established reputation as a boarding school with almost half the school boarding at some time in their school career. The boarding houses are located in the main school building and provide a warm and friendly 'home from home' for boys and girls from age 7 to 18.

The quality of the boarding provision and outcomes for boarding pupils were deemed excellent in the School's ISI Inspection in 2015, along with the arrangements for pastoral care. More information about the boarding houses can be found at https://www.

Pastoral care

A genuine home away from home

Leweston — everyday boarding life

All of the boarders in a given year group will be together with boarding divided into four houses. The houses are located in the main school building and provide a warm and friendly 'home from home'. The houses are fun and lively places and all boarders are encouraged to involve themselves in the life of the School and the large variety of activities on offer.

More information about the individual houses can be found at https://www. leweston. co. uk/boarding/boarding-houses/ St Antony House - Boys 7 to 18 years (Boys) The newest member of the boarding community is based in an existing area at the heart of the school known as the North Wing.

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We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.

Admissions

Leweston admissions

How children join Leweston, and how we make it simple.

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Assessment, offer & enrolment

We guide you through entrance assessments and interviews, and handle visas and guardianship if needed.

What you'll typically need

  • Recent school reports or transcript
  • Passport copy
  • English-language evidence (if applicable)
  • Completed registration form
  • A reference from the current school
Leweston — around the school

Special notes to agents about entry to the school Leweston School accepts international students for both long and short stays ranging from a half term to the duration of their studies. Long stay pupils generally start in September, however exceptions can be made for entry at Spring and Summer Terms.

Short stay pupils tend to come in the Autumn or Summer terms but, subject to availability in the Boarding Houses, can join at any time. Application procedure and entrance tests All candidates are asked to supply a recent school report and reference from their current Head.

As your advisors we manage the application end-to-end at no cost.

Fees

Leweston fees & funding

What Leweston costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.

£10,216 - £13,722
Boarding / term
Yes
Guardian required
Available
Scholarships & bursaries

What termly boarding fees include

  • Tuition
  • Boarding accommodation
  • All meals
  • Pastoral & house care
  • Most academic materials

Funding & scholarships

Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Leweston.

Leweston — specialist facilities

Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Leweston against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.

Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.

Location

Leweston location & travel

Where Leweston is, and how to get there.

Sherborne
Location
Rural
Setting
Dorset
Region
Leweston — school facilities

Travel details Address Leweston, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6EN, England Airport transfer Leweston provide an in-house airport transfer service from London Heathrow using the school's own buses and drivers. The buses will run at the start and end of term on our international travel days.

For other journeys the school can recommend a highly professional and safe local transport company that it has worked in partnership with for a number of years. Travel time to London by train Less than 3 hours Telephone +44 (0) 1963 211015 Website https://www.

FAQs

Leweston — frequently asked questions

Where is Leweston?
Leweston School is located in Sherborne, Dorset, England. The full address is Leweston, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 6EN.
How much are Leweston boarding fees?
Boarding fees at Leweston are £10,216 - £13,722 per term, depending on year group. Day places and international packages may differ — contact us for current figures.
What ages does Leweston take?
Leweston educates pupils aged 0 - 19, with boarders from 8 - 19.
Is Leweston co-educational?
Leweston is a co-ed boarding and day school.
When was Leweston founded?
Leweston was founded in 1891.
Does Leweston require a UK guardian?
Yes — international boarders at Leweston must have a UK-based guardian. We can arrange trusted guardianship if needed.
How many pupils study A-levels at Leweston?
Around 84 pupils study A-levels at Leweston.
What qualifications does Leweston offer?
Leweston prepares pupils for GCSE and A-level examinations, with strong EAL support for international students.
Does Leweston support SEN or EAL students?
Yes — Leweston supports a range of learning needs and English as an Additional Language. We can confirm specific provision for your child.
How many boarding houses does Leweston have?
Leweston has boarding houses (Girls 3, Boys 1, Mixed 0).
Are there compulsory exeat weekends at Leweston?
No — Leweston does not have compulsory exeat weekends, so boarders can stay at weekends.
Does Leweston have Saturday lessons?
No — Leweston does not run Saturday lessons.
How do I apply to Leweston?
Applications to Leweston run through its admissions team. As your advisors we handle the introduction, paperwork and references for you — at no cost.
Does Leweston accept international students?
Yes — Leweston welcomes international boarders. We guide families through entry assessments, English requirements, guardianship and visas.
How much does Leweston cost?
Boarding fees at Leweston are £10,216 - £13,722 per term. Fees typically rise with year group and exclude extras such as registration deposits, EAL tuition and trips.
What's included in Leweston's fees?
Termly boarding fees usually cover tuition, accommodation and meals. Registration fees, deposits, uniform, EAL support and some activities are charged separately — we'll send you a full breakdown.
Are scholarships or bursaries available?
Many UK boarding schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships, plus means-tested bursaries. Ask us and we'll check what Leweston currently offers.
Where exactly is Leweston?
Leweston is in Sherborne, Dorset. Address: Leweston, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 6EN.
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