Address: Bourton, Swindon, Wiltshire SN6 8HZ
Website: pinewoodschool.co.uk
Founded: 1875
Pupils: 400, coed aged 3-13
Termly Fees: £4,060-£11,905
Head Teacher: Mr Neal Bailey
Religious Affiliation: Ecumenical, accepting children of any faith
Entrance Procedure: Non-selective; taster days for year 3 and up
School Visits: Next open morning Thursday 12 March, with private tours also available by appointment
Contact: [email protected] or 01793 782554
The Curriculum
Education is not confined to the classroom walls at Pinewood, recognising the value brought by a broad extracurricular programme. The SKILLS programme offers over 50 diverse activities with academic, pastoral and social benefits, from mountain biking to mosaics.
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, tennis courts, and a refurbished 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. The school’s focus is on nurturing and educating happy children in a safe space and helping to develop personal charactistics such as resilience, self-awareness and confidence.
Exit Destinations
Leavers in 2025 achieved 21 scholarships to 13 different schools, including Radley, Marlborough, Downe House and Cheltenham.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
To build an environment at Pinewood 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.
