Welcome to Our Prep School in Chichester

Day and boarding for boys and girls aged 7 - 13 years.

Preparing your child to shape the future

We discover and nurture the character, personality, dreams, potential – in fact, magic - of each child. We ensure they make the most of the world of experiences offered to them and cultivate curiosity and reward initiative. We do this within a kind, caring and happy environment. Our children leave with the reasoning tools and forward drive they need to make confident and ambitious decisions on the way to their chosen future.

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We develop the character, dreams and potential of each child

We celebrate individuality, encourage curiosity and well-being

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

Headteacher's welcome

I am delighted to introduce you and your family to Westbourne House School.

Westbourne House is a very special place for children to grow up and gives each and every pupil an outstanding start to their education. Our teachers are inventive, fun and keen to share their enthusiasm for their subjects and make a determined effort to get to know new children: what makes them tick, their concerns and dreams. We encourage and champion kindness and, regardless of age, new pupils, both day and boarding, quickly feel settled, happy and appreciated for who they are.

At Westbourne House, children enjoy a wonderful sense of freedom in our beautiful 100-acre site and discover a broad and stimulating curriculum, a combination which makes each day exciting.

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A world of opportunities

Our Prep School in Sussex is nestled in 100 acres of parkland. Your child can discover a world of opportunities and adventure to cultivate their curiosity.

Read on to explore the aspects of Westbourne House Prep School, Chichester, that make it a perfect place for your child to thrive and grow.

Meet the staff who make it all happen

Why Westbourne House is one of the leading prep schools in Sussex

Our prep school combines an inspiring education with inclusive, family-like care, so every child feels known, supported and able to thrive.

We believe that nurturing young minds to be well-rounded and independent is the key to tomorrow’s success. Our vibrant curriculum attracts families not only from local areas in West Sussex, but from all over the world as well.

Our dynamic approach to learning, supported by enriching pastoral care, encourages the children to grow to be independent thinkers, whilst fueling their curiosity both in and outside of our classrooms.

The commute to Chichester

Our school, nestled in the beautiful Sussex parkland, is easily accessible thanks to our dedicated minibus service.

Spanning out as far as Midhurst and Petworth, our minibuses provide peace of mind in the busy mornings by transporting your children to school Monday to Friday.

FAQs

Where in Sussex is the school located and how accessible is it?

Neighbouring the beautiful city of Chichester, Westbourne House School takes pride of place between the South Downs and the south coast.

Our minibus service helps busy families coming from villages and towns around Chichester, or if the daily commute is too long, Westbourne House provides fantastic, homely boarding options.

What is the average Prep School class size?

Average class sizes range from as few as 13 children, up to 25. This depends on the school environments, specialisms, and overall size of the school.

At Westbourne House, our class sizes range from 11 to 18 children, ensuring individuals have all of the support they need to learn and grow.

What is it like to attend a prep school in the Sussex countryside?

"I've been at Westbourne House since Year 2. This is my last year as I'm in Year 8. I really love being at school. The food is great. We get lots of time outside playing with our friends. We play sport every day and my favourite lesson is food tech although I also like science, Latin and French. Each year we have a Bake Off competition which I always take part in. It starts with a technical challenge just like the show. We are lucky to have woods at school, which we can play in at breaktime, and we play family it or big games with all our friends at breaktime. I've seen a deer at school once and a fox and we know from our wildlife camera there are also hedgehogs. We have a lake at school. In Year 2 we went canoeing once a week in the summer term. You can do a canoe club at the weekends too."

What extracurricular activities are offered?

At Westbourne House, we pride ourselves on the wide range of extracurricular activities available to our children. From coding and fencing to cookery and Spanish, there is an after-school club for every child.

Full list of after-school clubs

Which senior schools in the surrounding area do pupils typically move on to?

We are committed to helping each child find and thrive at their ideal senior school, whether they are local to Sussex or far away, including some of the best private senior schools in the country: