Address: Bourton, Swindon, Wiltshire SN6 8HZ
Website: pinewoodschool.co.uk
Founded: 1875
Pupils: 410, coed aged 3-13
Fees: £4,232-£9,780 per term, plus £2,631 weekly boarding fee
Head: Mr Neal Bailey
Religious Affiliation: Ecumenical, accepting children of all faiths
Entrance Procedure: Non-selective; taster days for reception and up
School Visits: Next open morning Thursday 1 October 2026, with personal tours also available
Contact: [email protected] or 01793 782554
Curriculum
In addition to a rigorous academic provision covering all core subjects, an innovation centre opens its doors in September, supporting the school’s new curriculum development designed specifically for year seven and eight pupils. Pinewood also has a broad extracurricular SKILLS programme, offering over 50 diverse activities with academic, pastoral and social benefits.
Sport & The Arts
The extensive 84-acre grounds are home to a state-of-the-art sports hall, two multi-use AstroTurfs, a nine-hole golf course, 16 tennis courts, and a refurbished enclosed swimming pool. A purpose-built music school supports the arts, with excellent successes achieved in art and drama.
Pastoral Care
At the heart of Pinewood is a family atmosphere and a support structure has been created to reflect this, with huge importance placed on pastoral care. Mental health is prioritised from an early age and there is a dedicated wellbeing and emotional support department, based in the state-of-the-art teaching and learning centre.. The school’s focus is on nurturing and educating happy children in a safe space and helping to develop personal characteristics such as resilience, self-awareness and confidence.
Exit Destinations
In 2026, leavers moved on to 22 different schools, including Abingdon, Cheltenham, Downe House, Eton, Marlborough, Radley, Tudor Hall and Wellington, securing 23 scholarships across 13 of these institutions.
Head’s Philosophy
To build an environment where every child is seen, valued and empowered; where kindness, friendship and shared support are daily habits; and where we strive humbly for excellence and are never complacent, always improving, ambitious yet prudent, and responsible
and united.
