Westminster School

995 Hopmeadow Street

Simsbury, CT 06070

5 Reviews

School District
Grade

9-12
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on July 29, 2017

I am a parent with a child entering their second year at Westminster. It is a very serious school academically, and the teachers are really the stars here. They get to know each student closely and encourage them to succeed. The students themselves take their work very seriously as well, and those who are not interested in succeeding in whatever their field of endeavour is- whether it be academics, the athletics, or the superb theater department- usually do not last. Our one concern in choosing Westminster initially was whether or not there was enough diversity in the student body to give a full, rich experience overall, and I am happy to say that my child feels that there is much more diversity on campus (of all types) than he expected. As a parent, I see lots of mixing socially. In general, this is a school where they foster excellence in a mid-size environment. All the teachers and dorm heads know their students well. Much is expected from the students and much is received in return!. My child has exhibited substantial growth and maturity just in the one year he has been there.
Submitted by other on June 16, 2016

Westminster School has four core values that the entire campus not only adheres to but also fosters...community, character, balance, and involvement. These are the pillars for all parts of life on campus. The faculty care about the students so deeply and it translates to a passionate community that shines with pride.
Submitted by parent on June 06, 2016

Westminster is academically challenging. Faculty is engaged and Simsbury is a great location. Athletics are secondary, which is what you want from a boarding school. Zero tolerance, as a parent and I child attending, its a great place to be
Submitted by parent on April 20, 2015

This school has everything a parent/child could want in a boarding school.My son is currently a freshman and loves it. The academics are very challenging.The curriculum,expansive.Dorms are comfortable.Campus is gorgeous and sports are mandatory.It is a highly scheduled enviornment in which my son is learning independence and accountability.There is zero tolerate for rule breaking which, as a parent, is comforting. He is well taken care of by dorm parents. His only complaint is the food. We can live with that. We highly recommend this school.
Submitted by student on November 15, 2013

I went to Westminster from public school for my sophomore year and transferred out for junior year. The administration was very unresponsive to problems that the students had, and I was surprised by how many students were expelled/asked to withdraw during my year here. While most classes were well-run and somewhat challenging, the student body is extremely exclusive. Most students are WASPs and those who are not tend to be ostracized. I am now at a much less expensive private school that has provided me with a much better learning environment and academic situation. I would not recommend this school, and was ecstatic when I left campus for the last time.