Top school destinations
We are committed to helping each child find and thrive at their ideal senior school. We work closely with children and parents to ensure a smooth transition at the end of Year 8. Our pupils move on to a wide range of leading schools, including Brighton College, Bryanston, Canford, Cranleigh, Eton, Marlborough College, Seaford College and Wellington College.
Well-rounded individuals
Our educational ethos develops well-rounded individuals. In 2025, our Year 8 pupils earned 34 scholarships and awards in a wide range of subjects:
- Academic
- All-rounder
- Art and Design
- Drama
- Music
- Sport
Westbourne House School combines solid academic teaching with plenty of sport and many other activities to create great all-rounder pupils, who know how to apply themselves and how to support others.
Registrar, Canford School
Senior school entry
We provide dedicated practice and build skills so our pupils can approach entrance tests, also known as pre-tests, and interviews with confidence.
We are devoted to working with each child to encourage them to develop the attributes, values and skills that will enable them to be their best.
Barbara Langford, Deputy Head - Academic
Senior school scholarships
Our scholars show a genuine delight in being challenged and we are proud that each child has the opportunity to follow their passion and reach their full potential.
Headmaster Martin Barker said: "It is the combination of our inclusive approach, rich and broad curriculum and energetic teachers that empowers children to discover and make the most of their strengths, whether they be in art, drama, poetry, music, maths, sport or all-round. There is the opportunity for every child to excel at Westbourne House."
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Destinations schools over past five years
As a non-selective school, children are obviously making fantastic progress throughout their time here, as judged by the wide variety of senior schools that we feed.
Headmaster Martin Barker
Bedales School
Benenden School
Brighton College
Bryanston School
Burgess Hill for Girls
Canford School
Caterham School
Charterhouse
Cranleigh School
Clayesmore School
Christ’s Hospital
Churcher’s College
Eton College
Harrow School
Hurstpierpoint College
Lancing College
Marlborough College
Millfield School
Oundle School
Portsmouth Grammar School
Radley College
St Edward’s School (Oxford)
St John's College
St Mary’s Ascot
Seaford College
Sherborne School
Sherbourne Girls School
Wellington College
Winchester College
Worth School