Partners
- Westbourne House
- Slindon, Barnham, Parklands, Selsey, Birdham, Aldingbourne, Chichester
- Academic
Westbourne House
Coach RoadShopwyke
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 2BH
T: +44 (0)1243 782739
Contact email Visit our websiteISC ID: 62713
Head
Mr M Barker (Headmaster)
Boys - age range:
Day: 2 to 13
Boarding: 7 to 13
Girls - age range:
Day: 2 to 13
Boarding: 7 to 13
Size
302 pupils
Westbourne House case studies (2)
Partners
- Westbourne House
- Bishop Luffa Church of England School, Chichester, Chichester
- Governance
Impact of partnership work done in 2025 (ISC annual Census 2026)
- 6 state schools involved
- 201-500 state school pupils involved
- 500 staff hours given
Impact Statement
A number of the school's facilities, such as the swimming pool and astroturf, are made available to and shared with local state schools, either free of charge or at a significantly reduced rate.Pupils from state schools are also invited to take part in maths challenges at the school and the music school is used by state school pupils for music lessons. Pupils from local state schools are also welcomed into our music school to take their exams.
Teachers from local state schools have also attended CPD training for Safeguarding at Westbourne House.
The school also invites local children and their families to take part in 'Fun Days', which, in 2018, included a Creativity Fun Day for 200, when children could take part in creative activities using textiles, clay, resistant materials and cooking ingredients, as well as getting involved in musical and dramatic workshops. The Sports Fun Day offered free coaching to c100 local children in football, hockey, lacrosse, kayaking, cricket, bouldering and rugby, while their parents were offered a free yoga session or circuit of the lake.
Three members of staff are Governors at three different state schools.
Through our scholarship scheme we aim to attract and promote talent. Within a vibrant, innovative, supportive and sensitive environment, the School aims to stimulate and encourage children to maximise their potential in mind, body and spirit through a broad and varied curriculum. Excellent teaching and facilities provide the framework for this development, coupled with a pastoral system, which fosters the individual. Children at Westbourne are faced with an exhilarating range of activities, relationships and challenges. They are encouraged to develop independence in thought and organisation.
In seeking to attract talented boys and girls, Scholarship Awards are intended to open access to the unique educational experience at Westbourne House, irrespective of parental means. Award winners will receive a limited fee reduction in recognition of their achievements and they will benefit from a newly initiated enrichment programme. Those who require additional financial assistance in order to take up their scholarship place may apply for a means-tested bursary.
The Sharman Academic Scholarship
The Sharman Academic Scholarship is open to all children entering Year 3 (7+) at Westbourne House. Candidates are expected to demonstrate high academic potential and intellectual curiosity. Awards will initially be offered for Years 3-6, but may be continued on merit to Year 8. Up to three scholarships are awarded, each with a value of up to 15% of the fees.
For further information, please contact [email protected] to register your interest.
The Maurice Ellis Music Scholarship
Music is a central feature of Westbourne life. Facilities are excellent, with a purpose built Music School and a theatre complex. Our Director of Music and his team direct the numerous choirs, ensembles, bands and orchestras, as well as managing an extensive individual tuition programme. A number of Music Scholarships are available to children entering Years 3 and 4. Awards are made up to 20% of the School fees, in addition to free musical tuition.
For further information, please contact [email protected] to register your interest.
Bursaries
In addition to the above awards, the School would always be interested to hear from the parents of children with strong talents in Academics, Music or Sport. An award may be made for one discipline, or a child who has strong all round abilities may be considered. All award recipients must be of good academic ability or show strong potential.
Awards may be made for children going into any of Years 4-7, subject to space being available. All awards will be means-tested, and so the fees set will be entirely dependent on the family’s ability to pay. Awards may be up to 100% of the fees, subject to an independent assessment, which will take account of income and assets.
All children will sit an academic assessment in English, Maths and cognitive areas, as well as their area of specialism. Assessments will take place in the Easter Term and Summer Term, although parents should contact the School at any time in order to register their interest.
The number of awards made will not be fixed and is at the discretion of the School.
- Academic scholarships
- Music scholarships
- Sport scholarships
- Sibling discounts
- Bursaries for new entrants
- Hardship awards for existing pupils