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Leweston School
Independent school · Dorset
| Address | Sherborne, DT9 6EN |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–19 |
| Pupils | 577 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Religious character | Catholic |
| Phone | 01963210691 |
| Website | http://www.leweston.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Tue 8 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Thu 10 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 20 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Sat 26 Sep 2026 to Sun 27 Sep 2026, Sat 21 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026, Sat 23 Jan 2027 to Sun 24 Jan 2027, Sat 13 Mar 2027 to Sun 14 Mar 2027, Sat 1 May 2027 to Mon 3 May 2027
INSET days: Wed 2 Sep 2026, Thu 3 Sep 2026, Fri 4 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Mon 19 Apr 2027
Half terms given as Saturday-Sunday holidays; periods end the Friday before and restart the Monday after. New pupils day Mon 7 Sep. Autumn term ends after Carol Service. International travel days: Mon 7 Sep, Fri 11 Dec, Mon 4 Jan, Fri 26 Mar, Mon 19 Apr, Sat 3 Jul. Exeats voluntary for boarders. New staff induction Tue 1 Sep.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Leweston Plus (day) Years 7 and 8 | £7,909.00 |
| Leweston Plus (day) Years 9 to 11 | £8,475.00 |
| Leweston Plus (day) Years 12 and 13 | £8,286.00 |
| Leweston Flex (two nights/week) Years 7 and 8 | £9,339.00 |
| Leweston Flex (two nights/week) Years 9 to 11 | £9,900.00 |
| Leweston Flex (two nights/week) Years 12 and 13 | £9,750.00 |
| Leweston Full (boarding) Years 7 and 8 | £11,793.00 |
| Leweston Full (boarding) Years 9 to 13 | £12,880.00 |
| Leweston Sixth Years 12 and 13 (plus £40 per overnight stay) | £9,350.00 |
Registration fee: £120.00
Deposit: £500.00
Senior School fees for 2026/27; VAT basis not stated. Registration fee (Senior School) £120; deposit £500 UK and Europe, £3,500 International. Ad hoc overnight: Standby £60, Sleepover £48, Frequent Sleeper £40 per night. Sibling discounts 5%/10%/15%. Bursaries typically 10-20% of fees, means tested. 2% discount for annual payment. Prep School fees not in text.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Nursery
Families visit the Nursery, then complete a Registration Form with a non-refundable £75 fee, securing a place or waiting-list position. The child attends three free settling-in sessions; if a place is available a formal offer is made, accepted by paying a deposit and signing the Parent Contract.
- Three settling-in sessions (1, 2 and 3 hours)
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.