Welcome to Our Pre-Prep School in Chichester

Westbourne House School is a world of discovery and adventure. We nurture each child’s natural curiosity and unlock their potential. Our Pre-Prep, for 2- to 7-year-olds, is the place where this remarkable journey starts.

Our approach

Our bright, modern Pre-Prep is full of life, imagination and laughter. We know all of our children extremely well: what makes them tick, where their strengths lie, and where they need support. We mould their educational experience to bring light into their eyes and to enable them to aim high and be all that they can be.

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Headteacher's welcome

I am devoted to providing an outstanding start to your child’s education in an inspiring environment that will foster a love of learning. I am told time and time again by parents that we excel at this as our Pre-Prep is constantly buzzing with energy and creativity.

My team and I strive to create a sense of discovery and adventure for each and every child. We encourage individual interests and respond to individual needs, whilst providing a rich, structured and engaging curriculum. The Pre-Prep successfully allows children to shine academically whilst...

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Why choose Westbourne House Pre-Prep School?

Beyond the classroom

We organise regular activities away from the classroom to spark children’s interest and consolidate learning. Our position near Chichester, the sunny South Downs and Chichester Harbour is ideal. We believe that a child's development goes beyond the classroom.

Learn more about the way we nurture curiosity, academic confidence and wellbeing outside the classroom here, including forest adventures and our Pre-Prep school trips.

Our philosophy of learning

At Westbourne House School, we are proud to raise trailblazing thinkers and thrivers.

Our children develop academic confidence by thinking logically, collaborating, listening and being curious.

We believe that thriving is just as important, and our pupils enjoy the freedom of a true childhood - where exploration, imagination and wellbeing are nurtured every day.

Our pupils take an active role in their education, they embrace a 'yes' mindset and blaze forward with purpose. At Westbourne House School, children don't just Think and Thrive, they Trailblaze.

Our vast curriculum

Here, at Westbourne House, we have a vibrant co-curricular life with exceptional music, art, sport and drama programmes, which help children to explore interests and build skills beyond academics. Our inclusive ethos ensures every child plays a meaningful role in our community and has the chance to shine.

Explore Pre-Prep

Watch our pupil-led tour of our Pre-Prep School in Chichester. Our classrooms have been designed to promote calm, curiosity and confidence.

In Pre-Prep, we truly value all aspects of learning - our pupils stay engaged from breakfast club through to after-school clubs.

Hear from Jamie, one of our Pre-Prep pupils, who outlines his Pre-Prep day-to-day life here at Westbourne House.

We develop the character, dreams and potential of each child

We celebrate individuality, encourage curiosity and wellbeing

We provide a world of experiences that build confidence and our specialist teachers foster a love of learning

We prepare children with key skills for the future so they can confidently create the world they'll want to live in

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We raise Trailblazing Thinkers And Thrivers

Thinkers

We encourage curiosity, imagination and academic confidence by praising the journey and cultivating intellectual risk-taking.

Thrivers

We believe in a true childhood and make full use of our idyllic surroundings.
We encourage children to explore their interests, and every child has the chance to shine.

Trailblazers

We introduce our pupils to some big ideas and strong values.
By the end of Year 2, our pupils have a 'yes' mindset and are ready for their next step.

I cannot tell you how much my son has enjoyed and thrived at Westbourne this past year. What an exceptional school.

Victoria, Westbourne House parent

A huge shout-out to the splendid pre-prep...This place offers a gentle transition from nursery to Reception and is one of the loveliest, most uplifting pre-preps we’ve seen.

TALK EDUCATION

Westbourne House has given us everything we hoped for for the kids. Freedom with structure, space with intimacy, confidence with curiosity.

Chloe, Westbourne House parent

The teachers fill us with love and inspire us.

Penny, Year 2

A very happy place - so bright and colourful - full of enthusiastic kids with relaxed and smiley faces, always super keen to see what the new school day will bring.

Emma, Westbourne House parent

Westbourne House is full of adventure...like the forests, the grounds and the lake.

Freddie, Year 2

The Pre-Prep has the most wonderful energetic, caring and lively feel to it. The opportunities and facilities are immense.

Charlie, Westbourne House parent

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Pre-Prep School?

What is a Pre-Prep School? A Pre-Prep School is a private school for children, which starts at Nursery or Reception (age four or five) and continues to the end of Year 2 (age seven or eight), where there is a seamless transition to Year 3 in the Prep School.

Essentially, Westbourne House School provides ‘all-through’ schooling from age two to thirteen. You can expect the strongest core of academic and pastoral foundations and school days enriched by exceptional opportunities that bring learning to life.

What are the benefits of Pre-Prep?

Pre-Prep education provides the children with strong academic foundations. Pre-Prep Schools often have small class sizes and individualised teaching.

Here, at Westbourne House School, you can expect:

A fun, rich, engaging curriculum that will inspire your child
Classrooms that open out onto leafy green spaces
Joyful time in nature, forest adventures and canoeing on our lake in Years 1 & 2
An experienced and intuitive teaching team and Early Years Specialists
Enquiry-led learning and an educational approach that creates academic confidence
Curriculum music lessons, recorder and other instrument lessons, alongside art and performance
Active children enjoying sports and swimming lessons
Wrap-around care and exciting after-school clubs
Caring and self-assured pupils who are ready for their next adventure