Bourton, Swindon, Wiltshire SN6 8HZ
10 simple reasons to choose Pinewood School
Independent prep school and nursery in Swindon.
For pupils aged 3 to 13 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day and boarding school. Around 30% of pupils board, all are weekly or flexi boarders. Boarding starts from Year 5.
Religious character; Church of England.
Academically selective admissions policy.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Fees range from £3,410 (Rec) to £6,565 per term (2021/22). Weekly boarding fees range from £7,360 to £8,165 per term.
10 better reasons to choose Pinewood School
Schoolsmith Score®; 92.
One of the best independent prep schools in Swindon and one of the 3 best primary schools for 7 miles.
On average, 16.1 pupils per class and 10.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Leavers' destination schools for Pinewood School pupils are invariably one of 15 boarding schools. Cheltenham College and Marlborough College are the most popular, and with Stowe, Bradfield College, and St Edward’s Oxford, account for around 70% of leavers, on average. 30%-40% of pupils win awards and scholarships.
School curriculum based on the National and ISEB Common Entrance Curricula. Up to Year 6 the Pinewood Curriculum is creative, linking subjects through a common theme. 'Enrichment' sessions every week such as topical debate or STEM focus days to develop thinking skills. Bespoke skills-based humanities programme in Years 7 and 8. Curriculum also includes 'Life Skills', French, Latin. There are over 10 different academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for sport, music, art, drama, computing and languages throughout, and for most subjects from Year 5.
Accredited by the 'Learning Outside the Classroom Council' for outdoor learning for all age groups across the curriculum. Plenty of trips, visitors and 'Pinewood Adventure' residentials for Years 3 to 8.
School offers over 30 different sports. 4 games sessions per week, with matches on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in cross country.
Art, drama, and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. All pupils learn an instrument in class and the majority take extra-curricular instrument lessons from Year 3. 2 choirs (junior choir compulsory for Years 3 & 4, touring senior choir) and several instrument ensembles. Over 10 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Wraparound care from 7.50am to 6.30pm. Facility for occasional boarding. Minibus service.
Find another school near Pinewood School
Independent Prep Schools
Day: St Hugh's School, Faringdon (10.3 miles); Cricklade Manor Prep School (10.6 miles); Meadowpark School (10.9 miles). Boarding: St Hugh's School, Faringdon (10.3 miles); Hatherop Castle School (15.6 miles); Cothill House (20.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swindon (6.6 miles); Orchid Vale Primary School (8.3 miles); Shellingford Church of England School (8.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Day: Marlborough College (15.3 miles); Cokethorpe School (20.7 miles); The Unicorn School, Abingdon (21.2 miles). Boarding: Marlborough College (15.3 miles); Abingdon School (21.5 miles); Rendcomb College (22.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
Faringdon Community College (6.7 miles); King Alfred's (12 miles); Royal Wootton Bassett Academy (12.5 miles).