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Westbourne House School, Chichester

Independent
Other independent school
Mixed
Ages 2–13
Boarding school

Westbourne House School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 13 in Chichester. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2025.

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Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

Westbourne House School in detail

Westbourne House School in its own words

In its own words: "At Westbourne House School, childhood is full of energy, curiosity and possibility. From the classroom to the art rooms, from the playing fields to life in our boarding houses, children are encouraged to explore ideas, embrace opportunities and grow in confidence."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I believe that childhood should be a magical time that is full of joy, wonder and curiosity. At Westbourne House, we combine high expectations with deep care. We believe that every child can achieve great things if given the right blend of support and challenge."

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Friday 30 October 2026, an open day on Friday 27 November 2026, an open day on Monday 11 January 2027 and an open day on Friday 12 February 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

All school open days in West Sussex

Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other independent schools to Westbourne House School are The Prebendal School (1.9 miles); Oakwood School (3.9 miles); Great Ballard School (4 miles, selective); and Slindon College (4.9 miles).

The Prebendal SchoolOakwood SchoolGreat Ballard SchoolSlindon College

Who goes there

In 2026, 80 pupils (26.5%) received SEN support and 2 (0.7%) had an education, health and care plan.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Chichester Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Drayton Lane (opposite), 170 metres away.

Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Guy Musson
Pupils:302
LA:West Sussex
Phone:01243782739
Address:Coach Road, Shopwyke, Chichester, PO20 2BH
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 January 1937

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.

  • Routine Inspection

    14 October 2025

    PDF
  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    1 November 2022

    PDF
  • Regulatory Compliance

    20 June 2018

    PDF
  • Integrated

    9 June 2015

    PDF
View full ISI report page
URN:126105
UKPRN:10015561
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Chichester
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

About

Westbourne House School is an independent preparatory school 1½ miles east of Chichester, West Sussex, England. It is co-educational and serves around 450 boarding and day-school pupils from ages 2–13.

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At a Glance

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 1 nearby independent school

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Getting There

Bus Stops

Drayton Lane (opp)
165m · 3 min walk
Shopwyke Hall (opp)
263m · 4 min walk
Woodfield House (opp)
561m · 9 min walk
Eider Drive (adj)
585m · 10 min walk
Longacres Way (NE-bound)
689m · 11 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
7
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Children hurt
0

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 5 slight.

No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.

2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

The typical figure for schools in West Sussex is 11 (the median across 337 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

Commute and house prices

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

64%

Available places

302 pupils

470 places

168 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - Chichester

Medium pressure
New homes approved:2,355
Projected new pupils:424

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Chichester

Across West Sussex council

Low demand council-wide0.89 applications per place

Places available

9,806

Applications

8,765

Got 1st preference

87.5%

Got preferred school

97.6%

All secondary applications across West Sussex council (2026/27), not just this school.

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

80

SEN Support

2

EHC Plans

27.2%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

No need-level breakdown available

Pupil Demographics

Key Indicators

302

Total Pupils

166

Boys

136

Girls

2026 academic year

Questions parents ask about Westbourne House School

When was Westbourne House School last inspected?

Westbourne House School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2025.

How many pupils go to Westbourne House School?

Westbourne House School has around 302 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to Westbourne House School?

Westbourne House School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.

How many road collisions happen near Westbourne House School?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 5 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in West Sussex is 11 (the median across 337 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Westbourne House School?

Westbourne House School is at Coach Road, Shopwyke, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 2BH.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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