Independent school · West Sussex
Westbourne House School
- Ages 2–13
- Mixed
- Boarding
- £2,415–£9,225/term
- Term dates checked
- School bus
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Christmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Easter 1 | Thu 7 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Easter 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Thu 22 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Fri 25 Sep 2026 to Mon 28 Sep 2026, Fri 13 Nov 2026 to Mon 16 Nov 2026, Fri 27 Nov 2026 to Mon 30 Nov 2026, Fri 22 Jan 2027 to Mon 25 Jan 2027, Fri 5 Mar 2027 to Mon 8 Mar 2027, Fri 30 Apr 2027 to Tue 4 May 2027, Fri 25 Jun 2027 to Mon 28 Jun 2027
Fees
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception, day | £5,140.00 |
| Years 1–2, day | £5,280.00 |
| Year 3, day | £7,750.00 |
| Year 4, day | £8,750.00 |
| Years 5–8, day | £9,225.00 |
| Full boarding UK (in addition to day fees) | £3,465.00 |
| Weekly boarding 5 nights (in addition to day fees) | £2,415.00 |
| Nursery all day (VAT exempt) | £5,040.00 |
| School lunches (compulsory, no VAT) | £367.00 |
Registration fee: £160.00
Deposit: £750.00
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Non-selective school with no exams or interviews. Request a prospectus, visit (tour or Open Morning), attend a Taster Day with the year group, then register and return the Acceptance Form and refundable deposit to confirm the place.
Assessments
- Taster Day
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Midhurst & South Harting | Petworth, Midhurst, South Harting | |
| The Witterings | East Wittering, West Wittering, Itchenor, Birdham | |
| South Harting, Lavant & Funtington | South Harting, Lavant, Funtington |
Cost: £230 per term per child
Source: school transport page
About and location
- Ages
- 2–13
- Pupils
- 302
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Phone
- 01243782739
- Address
- Coach Road, Shopwyke, Chichester, PO20 2BH
- Website
- westbournehouse.org
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.