Westbourne House School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 2-13 in Chichester, West Sussex.
"Give a child the space to think, thrive and say ‘yes’ to new adventures and they will amaze you." Martin Barker, Headteacher
At Westbourne House, children dive into ideas and ask thoughtful questions.
Our specialist teachers guide them and help their curiosity build exciting momentum.
This is a kind, happy place where imagination roams, friendship grows and mistakes are simply part of the adventure.
By the time our pupils look ahead to senior school, they are ready, confident and excited to blaze their own trail.
“Westbourne House is a very special place for children to grow up. We are a non-selective school and we are proud to give each and every pupil an outstanding start to their education. As parents, you will also have the whole-hearted support and commitment of me and my team, from your first day to your last,“ said Mr Barker, Headmaster
Read all of Mr Barker’s welcome here.
What defines Westbourne House? The joyful opportunities, the culture of kindness and of encouraging children to grasp new possibilities with confidence.
Think. Thrive. Trailblaze.
The mission of our school is not to fast-track excellence, but to preserve that spark, the inner drive, that pushes a child to explore, fail, try again, and stay endlessly curious about the world.
Every lesson invites curiosity - puzzling through a problem, debating a viewpoint or discovering new connections -helping your child grow into a thoughtful, confident and independent thinker.
You’ll watch your child take risks, try new things and keep going when it’s tricky, learning more about themselves with every challenge.
From creative projects and public speaking competitions to collaborative challenges, your child will practise life skills every day.
Our pupils don't just move on to brilliant senior schools, they move up, ready to make their mark on the world.
At our Nursery in Chichester, we champion the wonder, surprise and delight of enquiry-led learning and exploration. Each child is encouraged, supported and loved every step of the way.
"Luca receives the warmest of welcomes every day, he rushes in to nursery with eager eyes excitedly awaiting the day’s adventure!"
— Nicola, Westbourne House Parent
Step inside our magic haven for learning and adventure. We mould each child’s educational experience to bring light into their eyes.
“The Pre-Prep has the most wonderful, energetic, caring and lively feel to it. The opportunities and facilities are immense.”
— Charlie, Westbourne House parent
We encourage pupils to take intellectual risks and embrace a “brave, not perfect” ethos, giving them the confidence to question, explore and challenge ideas.
"Westbourne House is ambitious for each and every pupil."
— Harriet, Westbourne House Parent
Westbourne House School is the winner of a national award – the Alice Rose Award - in the Talk Education Awards for Innovation in Education.
The judges were looking for a school where "children are allowed to be children, one that supports growth and learning but allows them to climb trees and get muddy knees, where confident, nurtured, happy children enjoy their childhood. A true home-from-home."
It is a very special accolade which has brought us immense pride.
