Westbourne House is a co-educational day and boarding school for children
aged 2 ½ to 13 years old, situated in 100 acres of parkland near Chichester.
Preparing your child to shape the future
At Westbourne House, we uncover the magic in each child and ensure they make the most of the world of experiences offered to them. In our kind, happy and supportive environment, we cultivate curiosity and reward initiative. Our children leave with the tools they need to make confident and ambitious decisions on the way to their chosen future.
COVID-19 Update
We welcome the news that all year groups, including our boarders, can return in the Christmas term.
We have overwhelming support from parents to open the school, and its facilities, as fully as possible when we can. The safety of pupils and staff remains, as always, our number one priority and we are taking all reasonable steps and undertaking rigorous planning to prepare.
During lockdown, our talented staff delivered a high quality, varied and engaging online education and learning experience during the summer term 2020 for pupils here and abroad. Should there ever be a need again to enter lockdown, we are completely prepared with our tried and tested solution of live lessons, recorded lessons and online pastoral care.
Our admissions team can answer your questions and enquiries about joining Westbourne House. Please contact us on 01243 782739 or email and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
A deeply fun experience.
Tatler
Our children are very different to one another in character and interests, yet Westbourne House has drawn out strengths in all of them.
Bea, Parent
Awarded 'Most idyllic setting'
The Week's Independent Schools Guide
First-class problem solving skills.
ISI Report
Building happy confident children is their theme.
Good Schools Guide
Smart, low rise and cosy, with a trampoline in one of the gardens, [the boarding houses] really felt like a home-from-home.
Muddy Stilettos
Exceptional creative talents are evident.
ISI Report
A very happy place full of enthusiastic kids with relaxed and smiley faces.
Jo, Parent
Westbourne House is full of adventure like the forests, the grounds and the lake.
FREDDIE, YEAR 2
Most Idyllic Setting
Experts at The Week awarded Westbourne House the accolade of ‘Most Idyllic Setting' in their Best of the Best of Independent Schools: visit us to see our grounds, woods and lake for yourself and how our teachers and children make the most of this wonderful setting.
Family-Style Boarding
We aim to create a real sense of home for all our boarders. Living at school gives children the chance to make the most of every day. We have full-time, part-time, weekly and weekend boarding.
Dynamic Drama
Everyone has a chance to perform because discovering passions and finding out what makes you tick is an important part of our ethos.
Future Schools and Success
Our children achieve outstanding results without unnecessary pressure. 36 scholarships and awards given to pupils in 2019.
Care for Pupils
Our carefully planned pastoral programme helps children learn important life skills that encourage wellbeing and support the community as a whole.
Explore Westbourne House
Nursery
2½-4 Years
Our nursery is full of imaginative play and love. Its secret garden is a safe outdoor space for children to explore and grow.
Pre-Prep
4-7 Years
Step inside our magic haven for learning and adventure. We mould each child’s educational experience to bring light into their eyes.
Prep
7-13 Years
We open children’s minds and ensure they make the most of the world of experiences offered to them, all within a kind and happy environment.
Step into Westbourne House
A friendly, family atmosphere is evident throughout the school.
ISI, rated Excellent
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