Wetherby Senior School

The school’s vision is to provide a holistic education that nurtures students to excel academically and develop as individuals. Its core values focus on character, community, and respect, with an emphasis on fostering resilience, a growth mindset, and a sense of responsibility toward the wider world. The school aims to cultivate a love of learning and ensure that effort leads to progress and confidence.

The school offers a rigorous curriculum taught by subject specialists across three stages: Lower School (Years 7 and 8), Middle School (Years 9–11), and Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13). The Lower School curriculum includes mandatory brass or string instrument tuition, while the Middle School provides a structured programme leading to GCSEs. In the Sixth Form, students select three A Levels and complete an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).

The school maintains a strong record of academic achievement, with recent graduates securing places at prestigious institutions such as the University of Warwick, Princeton University, and Imperial College. In 2025, 42% of A Level grades were A* or A, and 26% of GCSE grades were at the top Grade 9. Alumni have gone on to pursue diverse careers in fields ranging from professional sports to the performing arts.

The school provides pastoral care designed to ensure all community members feel secure and supported. It also offers exceptional university and career guidance, beginning early in a student's journey, to assist with applications to leading universities in the UK, Europe, and North America.

The school manages an admissions process designed to attract talented pupils who will thrive in its community. Prospective families are encouraged to visit the campus by booking an Open Day or Visitor Morning to explore facilities and meet the Headmaster and students. Places are limited, and early booking is recommended.

The academic year is divided into three terms: Autumn, Spring, and Summer. Each term includes a mid-term break, with the school year typically running from early September to early July. Detailed calendars for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years are available to provide information on key dates and events.

Located in central London, the campus features purpose-built classrooms with modern learning technologies and three advanced, multi-purpose laboratories. Creative facilities include three art studios equipped with laser cutters, printing presses, and kilns, as well as an advanced music suite and drama studios with professional lighting and sound systems. Sports facilities include an on-site gym, spin room, and yoga/boxercise studio, complemented by partnerships with elite external sports grounds and professional theatre venues like RADA.

The school offers an extensive co-curricular programme that includes a diverse range of clubs, music tuition, and at least three drama productions annually. Sport is compulsory, with access to professional offsite facilities such as Ealing Trailfinders and Regent’s Park. Additionally, students participate in international opportunities through Inspired’s themed Summer Camps and a Global Exchange Programme.