Book a Visit
Visit Week: 29 September - 3 October 2025
Discover the Leweston Difference: Book Your Personal Visit
Experience how Leweston School combines academic excellence with a strong focus on personal development. Visit Week offers a unique opportunity to explore our stunning Dorset campus, engage with our dedicated staff, and see first-hand how your child can flourish within our nurturing and dynamic community. Reserve your place today and discover how Leweston fosters confidence, independence, and ambition in every pupil.
What to expect during your visit
- Personalised campus tour tailored to your family's interests and needs.
- Meeting with the Headmaster to discuss Leweston’s unique approach and your child’s aspirations.
- Opportunity to meet other senior staff relevant to your child's interests
- Speak to the admissions team about academics, boarding, co-curricular opportunities, and more.
We kindly ask that you allow at least 90 minutes for your visit and arrive five minutes before your scheduled tour time to complete registration.
If you are unable to attend during Visit Week, we are happy to arrange individual appointments, subject to the Headmaster’s availability. For families based further afield or overseas, one-to-one virtual meetings can also be organised.
To begin the process, please complete the form indicating your preferred date and time. Mrs Smith, our Registrar, will be in touch to confirm arrangements.
We look forward to welcoming you to Leweston.
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"Leweston instils an independence, willingness to try and resilience that means pupils go into the world with the confidence to achieve."
Current Parent
Comfortable to Grow, Challenged to Think Independently
At Leweston, every pupil is encouraged to discover their strengths in an environment where they feel safe to try, make mistakes, and achieve new milestones. Our supportive staff foster self-belief and resilience, helping students become confident, independent thinkers. We celebrate effort and progress as much as achievement, ensuring each child’s journey is valued. With small classes and attentive teachers, your child is truly known and supported every step of the way.
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Leweston rejects a one-size-fits-all model. Here, academic support is personalised, pastoral care is genuine, and every child’s talents and passions are recognised. From outdoor learning on our 50-acre campus to a diverse co-curricular programme in arts, music, sport, pentathlon, and equestrian, we ensure pupils gain the skills and confidence to excel in school and beyond. Our approach prepares pupils not just for exams, but for life.
A Warm, Integrated Community
Boarding and day pupils learn and grow together at Leweston, forming lasting friendships and a genuine family atmosphere. Our unique approach to boarding offers a home-from-home experience, where every child is supported, welcomed, and never left to fail. Our ethos centres on kindness, responsibility, and opportunity, and strong relationships between staff and pupils are central to our approach, promoting mutual trust and personal growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Leweston different from other independent schools?
Leweston stands out for its personalised approach, supportive community, and emphasis on holistic development. Here, pupils are encouraged to try new things, embrace challenges, and grow into confident, independent individuals.
Can we see classes in action when we visit?
How does Leweston support individual academic and pastoral needs?
Our teachers know each pupil personally, providing tailored support both academically and emotionally. We focus on effort and resilience, ensuring every pupil is valued and challenged to achieve their best.
Is Leweston suitable for both day and boarding pupils?
Yes. Day and boarding pupils are fully integrated, sharing the same opportunities, support, and community spirit. Flexible boarding options and daily minibus routes provide convenience for modern families.
What opportunities are there outside the classroom?
Leweston offers a vibrant co-curricular life, including arts, sports, pentathlon, equestrian, and daily outdoor activities. Every child is encouraged to find and pursue their passions.
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How to choose the right school
Excellence in education comes in many shapes and sizes – independent, state, academy, free, grammar, single sex, day, boarding, selective, non-selective, urban, rural, big, small, etc. There is a vast range of schools out there and no one definitive model trumps all others. The key issue is which school will be the best fit for you and your child.
How to make the most of your visit
Visiting a school enables you to a get a feel for the atmosphere and the community. You can see the facilities and get an idea of scale of the school site as well as talk to teachers and pupils. We share our thoughts on how to make the most of your visit.
Is private school worth the investment?
Deciding where your child should go to school is one of the biggest choices every parent has to make. When it comes to choosing whether to send your child to maintained or private school, there are lots of factors to consider including the school’s culture, curriculum, values, ethos and location.
Book Your Personal Visit Today
See for yourself how Leweston’s tailored education and vibrant community can help your child flourish. Our Visit Week offers a warm welcome for families to explore our school, meet our staff, and have your questions answered in person.