Westbourne House School
Chichester, West Sussex, South East · PO20 2BH
A small independent prep school near Chichester, Westbourne House takes pupils from the age of two right through to 13, with day and boarding places under Headmaster Mr Martin Barker. With 343 pupils on roll, it offers a close-knit setting in which children are well known to staff. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school excellent for both education quality and personal development, while its compliance obligations were met. Notably, almost half the pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school comfortable adapting to a wide range of learning needs.
343
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£27,450
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-13
- Pupils
- 343
- Location
- Chichester, West Sussex, South East
- Website
- https://www.westbournehouse.org/
- Telephone
- 01243 782739
Headteacher
Headmaster Mr Martin Barker
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Teaching & academics
As a prep school, Westbourne House prepares children for the next stage of their education up to age 13, with GCSE-level work indicated among its provision. The ISI's top rating for quality of education points to strong teaching and outcomes. Academic scholarships are available, alongside awards for music, sport and drama, recognising achievement across several fields.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 46.36%
- EHC plans
- 0.58%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships in music, sport and drama signal these as genuine strengths of the wider programme. Boarders enjoy free time, organised activities and outings at weekends, giving full-time pupils a varied life beyond lessons.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Mobile phone-free school for all pupils: day and boarding. Boarders and day pupils can ring home if needed from boarding houses or the office. Full-time boarders can bring devices to school to keep in touch with families, looked after by houseparents. Weekends include free time, organised activities, outings and limited screen time. All devices set to school's WiFi and filtering systems.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £15,888 - £27,450
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £33,300 - £39,330
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 14 October 2025
The last word
A family-feel prep school where strong inspection results meet a genuinely inclusive approach to learning. The phone-free, screen-limited environment will appeal to parents seeking calmer, more focused school days.
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Westbourne House School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Westbourne House School located?
Westbourne House School is located at Coach Road, Chichester, Chichester, PO20 2BH.
What type of school is Westbourne House School?
Westbourne House School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Westbourne House School?
Westbourne House School has approximately 343 pupils on roll.
What is Westbourne House School's inspection rating?
Westbourne House School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 14 October 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.