Independent school · Dorset
Leweston School
- Ages 2–19
- Mixed
- Boarding
- £7,909–£12,880/term
- Term dates checked
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
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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 |
INSET days: Wed 2 Sep 2026, Thu 3 Sep 2026, Fri 4 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Mon 19 Apr 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
Fees 2026/27
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
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
- 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.
Assessments
- Three settling-in sessions (1, 2 and 3 hours)
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
About and location
- Ages
- 2–19
- Pupils
- 577
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Religious character
- Catholic
- Phone
- 01963210691
- Address
- Sherborne, DT9 6EN
- Website
- leweston.co.uk
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.