St. Andrew's School (Dead Poets Society) is a school in Middletown, Delaware, and a filming location for Dead Poets Society (1989) and The West Wing ("Two Cathedrals") (2001). Built in 1929. It is owned by St. Andrew's School.
Location: 350 Noxontown Road, Middletown, Delaware, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Dead Poets Society (movie, 1989)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4915, SRC-4916, SRC-5227, SRC-5228 - On-screen address: Welton Academy (Dead Poets Society (1989))
confidence 80/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-4917, SRC-5229, SRC-5230, SRC-5227, SRC-7510, SRC-4916, SRC-10146 - Located in Middletown, Delaware
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-4915, SRC-4916, SRC-5231, SRC-5232, SRC-5227, SRC-7510 - Built in 1929
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-4915, SRC-5233, SRC-5234, SRC-7511, SRC-7510 - Owned by St. Andrew's School
confidence 90/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-4915, SRC-5235, SRC-5233, SRC-7512, SRC-7511 - On-screen address: Welton Academy (Dead Poets Society (1989))
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-4917, SRC-5227, SRC-5230, SRC-7550, SRC-7551 - Appeared in The West Wing ("Two Cathedrals") (tv, 2001)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10123, SRC-10594, SRC-11107
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10123 — St. Andrew's School (Delaware) — Wikipedia (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10146 — CBS Philadelphia — Delaware School Community Recounts Filming Of Robin Williams' 'Dead Poets Society (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10594 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two_Cathedrals (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11107 — CBR – Where Was The West Wing Filmed (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4915 — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4916 — Movie-Locations.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4917 — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5227 — D23 (Disney) (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5228 — IMDb (Tier 2, database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5229 — Fotospot (Tier 3, film_location_guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5230 — Giggster (Tier 3, film_location_guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5231 — GreatSchools (Tier 2, directory; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5232 — Edarabia (Tier 3, directory; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5233 — American Butler (Tier 3, education_guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5234 — Episcopal Asset Map (Tier 2, organization; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5235 — St. Andrew's School (official site) (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5788 — NCES (U.S. Dept. of Education) — Private School Detail: St. Andrew's School (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7510 — Only In Your State: Parts Of Dead Poets Society Were Filmed At This Tiny Delaware Boarding School (Tier 3, travel-editorial; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7511 — College Transitions: St. Andrew's School profile (Tier 2, education-editorial; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7512 — BoardingSchools.com: St. Andrew's School (DE) (Tier 2, directory-editorial; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7550 — Shmoop — Dead Poets Society Setting (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7551 — Belmont Film House — Filming Location of Dead Poets Society (Tier 3, article; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Dead Poets Society filmed?
St. Andrew’s School (Dead Poets Society), in Middletown, Delaware, is a real-world filming location used for Dead Poets Society. This property has also appeared on screen in The West Wing.
Where was The West Wing filmed?
St. Andrew’s School (Dead Poets Society), in Middletown, Delaware, is a real-world filming location used for The West Wing. This property has also appeared on screen in Dead Poets Society.
Can you visit St. Andrew’s School (Dead Poets Society)?
Yes — St. Andrew’s School (Dead Poets Society) is open to the public on a limited basis.
Where is St. Andrew’s School (Dead Poets Society) located?
St. Andrew’s School (Dead Poets Society) is located in Middletown, Delaware.