Westbourne House School, Chichester

Westbourne House School, Chichester

“Fizzing energy, small family feel and top-drawer academics”

Think. Thrive. Trailblaze.
At Westbourne House, we know great ideas can come from anyone - especially our pupils. Children collaborate, stay curious, learn from mistakes and trust their own ideas, guided every step of the way by our specialist teachers. Here, pupils enjoy the freedom of a true childhood, where exploration, imagination and wellbeing are nurtured every day. By the time they look ahead to senior school, they’re ready, confident and excited to blaze their own trail.

Location. Westbourne House is set in 100 acres of beautiful parkland in Chichester, between the South Downs and the sea.

Exceptional results. High achievement. Low pressure. Every pupil reaches their potential and secures their senior school of choice. In 2025, 34 scholarships were awarded to Year 8 pupils for academia, music, drama, art, sport and all-round achievement.

“Westbourne House School pupils are adventurous, keen to get involved, responsible and academically they are extremely well prepared.” Leah Hamblett, Vice Principal of the Brighton College Group of Schools.

Our ethos:

Think. We’ll encourage your child to take intellectual risks and embrace a “brave, not perfect” ethos, giving them the confidence to question, explore and challenge ideas. You’ll see them learning to think autonomously and deeply, guided by High Performance Learning principles embedded across the curriculum. 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.

Thrive. Every day at Westbourne House is full of discovery. One morning your child might be experimenting in food tech, the next debating with friends, spray painting a canvas or coding a robot. You’ll watch them take risks, try new things and keep going when it’s tricky, learning more about themselves with every challenge. Drama, music, sport and trips to Chichester Festival Theatre, Pallant House Gallery or West Wittering make learning an adventure. Inspiring subject specialists help your child build ambition and self-belief.

Trailblaze. Your child will be given real leadership opportunities that create confident self-starters and develop character. They are encouraged to transcend boundaries, break the mould and think big. From creative projects and public speaking competitions to collaborative challenges in and out of the classroom, your child practises life skills every day. They don’t just move on to brilliant senior schools - they move up, ready to make their mark on the world.

“A deeply fun experience.” TATLER SCHOOLS GUIDE 

Pre-Prep and Nursery. The Pre-Prep is buzzing with energy and creativity. Your child will explore, discover and learn through play and hands-on experiences, spending much of their day outdoors, investigating, problem-solving and asking questions about the world around them. Teachers create endless opportunities for children to learn through experience. It’s an outstanding start to a child’s Westbourne adventure.

‘A huge shout-out to the splendid Pre-Prep. It offers a gentle transition from Nursery to Reception and is one of the loveliest, most uplifting Pre-Preps we’ve seen.’ Talk Education

Boarding. Westbourne House is known for its gentle introduction to the boarding experience. Your child will settle into a supportive, family-style house, guided by caring houseparents and surrounded by a vibrant community of friends. Every day brings opportunities to grow in confidence and independence.

“‘Boarding at Westbourne House School has been the best decision of my life so far.” Isobel (Year 8 Spanish student)

Events & Visits

Tour with a pupil guide: Join our next Open Morning

View other open events: What’s on at Westbourne House | Westbourne House School

Visit us at a time to suit you: Book a private tour 

Contact Details

“I can help you find out if Westbourne House feels like the right fit for your family — and I’m always happy to answer any question, big or small.” - Aline Pilcher, Admissions.

admissions@westbournehouse.org
01243 782739
www.westbournehouse.org

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