A number of music scholarships are available to children entering Years 3 and 4 in September 2024.
Music at Westbourne House School
Music is a central feature of Westbourne House life. Facilities are excellent, with a purpose built Performing Arts Centre.
Our director of music and his team direct the numerous choirs, ensembles, bands and orchestras, as well as managing an extensive individual tuition programme.
Awards given
We are keen to open up the unique educational experience at Westbourne House.
Awards are for children going into Years 3 or 4 in September 2025. The awards are made up to 20% of the school fees, in addition to free musical tuition.
We also offer means-tested bursaries to help with fees.
Application procedure
The first step in applying for a scholarship is to fill out the contact form below, which will register your interest with our Admissions team. An application form will be sent to you.
Application deadline: 28 February 2025
Assessment: 7 March 2025
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"Two orchestras, three choirs, a big band and chamber ensembles make full use of the new performing arts centre which is well equipped with practice rooms and music composition equipment."
THE WEEK 2021 UK GUIDE TO LEADING PREP SCHOOLS
"In a music lesson, pupils competently used their ICT knowledge to write the theme music to a news programme."
ISI REPORT - NOVEMBER 2022
"Pupils' academic and other achievements are excellent. These include achievements in sport, music, drama and art."
ISI REPORT - NOVEMBER 2022
"Around 75% of children learn at least one instrument, with many learning two or more. Regular concerts provide children with the opportunity to display their talents."
Director of Music
Seeking enthusiastic musicians
We are looking for children who are enthusiastic about music and enjoy playing.
Year 2 pupils are expected, at a minimum, to be working towards Grade 1.
My experience of joining Westbourne House
Mrs Thorburn shares her experience of moving from South West London to the south coast and what it has been like joining Westbourne House School:
"...the greatest positive is the kids and the huge difference we have seen in all of them."
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