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Leweston School

Leweston School Sherborne Dorset DT9 6EN
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Annual Fees$ 8,971 – $ 14,576
Ages2 – 19

Leweston School is an international school in Sherborne, United Kingdom. Founded in 1949. It serves 576 students for students aged 2–19. Annual tuition ranges from $8,971 to $14,576 USD.

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NanaSays Scorecard

Est. 1949
Year Founded
576
Students Enrolled
Boarding Available

Key Details

Accreditations
BSA
Languages of Instruction
English

Academic Performance

Standards Met
ISI

ISI Inspection Report

The inspection found that Leweston School meets all statutory Independent School Standards across leadership, education quality, pupils' wellbeing, social development, and safeguarding. The school is praised for effective leadership, a well-planned curriculum, pupils' good academic progress and achievement in examinations, and strong pastoral care and boarding provision. The main area for development is ensuring all teaching is consistently well-matched to pupils' individual needs.

ISI Standards
Met
Key Strengths
Leaders promote pupils' wellbeing effectively
The curriculum is appropriate and well planned throughout the school
Teachers have good subject knowledge and deliver the curriculum well
Respect is given a high priority in the school
The school offers a wide and diverse physical education curriculum and sports programme
The school's Catholic social teaching programme has a positive impact on pupils
Pupils are very positive about boarding and enjoy support from boarding staff
Leaders give safeguarding a high priority
Areas for Development
Develop the small amount of less effective teaching so that all teaching is consistently well matched to pupils' individual needs
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Key facts

Founded
1949
Ages
2–19 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
576
Inspectorate
ISI

About

Leweston School is an independent day and boarding school with a supportive Catholic ethos, offering academic education across Nursery, Prep, Senior School and Sixth Form. The school maintains high expectations for student achievement in a stimulating environment and is known for its strong pastoral care and vibrant community.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

  • Strong pastoral care
  • Catholic ethos
  • Established boarding school
  • Balanced education
  • Close ties with South West schools

Fees & Financials

£7,064 – £11,477

Original currency: £7,064 – £11,477.

Student Demographics

School Type
co-ed
Age Range
2 – 19
Student Body
Boarding capacity110

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Independent

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Frequently Asked Questions

The annual fees at Leweston School are £7,064 – £11,477 per academic year.