Address: Bourton, Swindon, Wiltshire SN6 8HZ
Website: pinewoodschool.co.uk
Founded: 1875
Number of Pupils: 404
Termly Fees: £4,645.20-£8,940, plus £2,406.60 for weekly boarders
Ages: 3-13
Head Teacher: Neal Bailey
Religious Affiliation: Pinewood is ecumenical in its outlook and accepts children of any faith
Entrance Procedure: Non-selective. Two taster days for year 3 upwards to ensure needs can be met
Contact: Emily Miller, head of admissions & marketing; [email protected]
School Visits: Open mornings in October and May. Private tours are welcome by prior appointment
The Curriculum
Education is not confined to the classroom walls in recognition of the value brought by a broad extracurricular programme. Pinewood’s SKILLS programme offers over 40 diverse activities with academic, pastoral and social benefits, from mountain biking to mosaics.
Games & The Arts
The extensive 84-acre grounds are home to a state-of-the-art sports hall, two multi-use AstroTurfs, 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. Our 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.
Recent Scholarships
23 scholarships in 2024 to 12 different schools, including Radley, Marlborough, Downe House & Cheltenham.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
Pinewood is a strikingly friendly school in which relationships are built on values of curiosity, perseverance and respect.
Outstanding Characteristics
Pinewood is a country prep school that modernises tradition, a place in which EQ is deemed as important as IQ. With a flourishing nursery and pre-prep, children make learning an adventure. Preparing them for their next steps at senior school, children take advantage of excellent teaching and facilities, with recent investment including a state-of-the-art six-classroom teaching block.
