Westbourne House
“All I am, everything I can be”
Westbourne House School is a co-educational day and boarding preparatory school for pupils aged 2 to 13, situated within 100 acres of parkland near Chichester. Established in 1907 and relocated to its current Shopwyke site in 1946, the school is centred around a historic country house. Facilities include a purpose-built music school, a performing arts centre, and extensive sporting grounds featuring an indoor swimming pool and a lake for kayaking. The school emphasises a broad curriculum and character development, preparing children for transition to a wide range of independent senior schools.
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Last updated on 10 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)
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Fees (Day Pupils)
Vs. National Average
+1.8%
Westbourne House's fees are 1.8% higher than the national average.
Vs. County Average
+15.7%
Westbourne House's fees are 15.7% higher than the county average.
Based on 23 schools in West Sussex and 259 nationally.
Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.
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