Westbourne House featured in the Tatler Schools Guide, a review of the top schools in the UK

"Parents love the ‘vocational, inspirational teachers’ here, as well as ‘the space, the sport and the freedom for children to run around and simply be children’. 

Westbourne House prides itself on working its magic on every pupil; not least through its emphasis on outdoor learning in the early years (which goes beyond even the woodland Forest School to kayaking on the lake, maths classes with birdwatching and taking ‘listening walks’ in the lovely grounds). 

A culture of compassion is fostered by peer-mentoring programmes and a Kindness Committee; a designated wildlife corridor is being established; and the recently launched Guest Artist gallery sees local practitioners display their work and deliver inspiring workshops. 

All this is overseen by head Martin Barker, who is described by his charges as ‘kind’, ‘thoughtful’ and a ‘great listener’."