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United Kingdom — West Sussex

Westbourne House School

Coach Road, Shopwyke — Just east of Chichester
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Annual Fees£7,800 (weekly boarder, 2021/22)
Ages2 – 13

Westbourne House School is an international school in Chichester, United Kingdom. Founded in 1937. It serves 343 students for students aged 2–13.

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Location & Getting There

Coach Road, ShopwykeOpen in Maps
Just east of Chichester
Westbourne House School — Campus
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Westbourne House School — Classrooms
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NanaSays Scorecard

Est. 1937
Year Founded
343
Students Enrolled
Boarding Available
Scholarships Available

Key Details

Accreditations
BSA
Languages of Instruction
English

Scholarships Available

Merit-based Scholarships

In 2019, pupils achieved 36 scholarships to senior schools including Brighton, Canford, Cranleigh, Harrow, Hurstpierpoint, Lancing, Marlborough, Millfield, Portsmouth Grammar School, Portsmouth High School and Seaford.

Academic Performance

Standards Met
ISI

ISI Inspection Report

The inspection found that all Independent School Standards are met across all areas of the school. The school demonstrates effective leadership and governance, provides a broad and inclusive curriculum with high-quality teaching, maintains strong pastoral care and safeguarding practices, and offers comprehensive support for pupils' physical and mental wellbeing.

ISI Standards
Met
Key Strengths
Effective governing body oversight ensuring Standards are consistently met
Broad, balanced and inclusive curriculum promoting social, physical, intellectual, creative and emotional development
Teachers use secure subject knowledge with high expectations for pupils' behavior and achievement
Regular and purposeful teacher assessment linked to individual targets with constructive feedback
Effective support for pupils with SEND making good progress from their starting points
Targeted support for pupils speaking English as an additional language making good progress
Well-planned early years provision with woodland environment promoting physical and mental health
Effective behavior policy implementation with rare bullying incidents dealt with effectively
Effective boarding systems supporting the boarding community to feel happy, healthy and secure
Well-maintained premises with effective systems ensuring site is secure and safe
Well-structured and carefully sequenced PSHE curriculum enabling pupils to develop strong social skills and value diversity
Areas for Development
Ensure that information is accurately updated and maintained on the school's website in line with the latest statutory guidance
View Full ISI Report (2025-10-14)

Key facts

Founded
1937
Ages
2–13 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
343
Inspectorate
ISI

About

Westbourne House School is an independent co-educational prep school set in 100 acres of parkland just east of Chichester, West Sussex, catering for pupils aged 8 to 13. The school emphasises individual attention through small classes and a disciplined yet happy environment, encouraging excellence in academics, sport, music and the creative arts. It has a strong scholarship record, with pupils regularly gaining awards to leading senior schools.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

Strong scholarship record to top senior schools, small class sizes, individual pastoral attention, 100-acre parkland setting, broad provision across academics, sport and the arts.

Facilities & Programmes

Arts
Music

Student Demographics

School Type
co-ed
Age Range
2 – 13
Student Body
Boarding capacity93

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Independent

Frequently Asked Questions

The annual fees at Westbourne House School are £7,800 (weekly boarder, 2021/22) per academic year.