We believe it is important to open up the boarding experience to as many children as possible. Boarding gives children a wonderful taste of independence and they are supported as they learn to balance free time and organising themselves effectively. You can choose the right type of boarding to suit your family.
Part-time boarding
Part-time boarding is ideal for children who want to stay at school on a regular basis from one to four nights a week. Sometimes this is to enable the child to enjoy the full experience of Westbourne House, sometimes to avoid a daily journey and sometimes simply to fit in with busy family schedules.
Weekly boarding
Weekly boarding suits children who either live a little too far from school for a daily commute or simply would like to make the most of the full Westbourne House experience. There is a strong and happy boarding community and pupils enjoy the consistency and structure. As many of our pupils go on to board at senior school, weekly boarding provides an essential stepping-stone.
Full-time boarding
We aim to create a real sense of home for all our boarders. Living at school gives children the chance to make the most of every day, as well as relax with friends. Full-time boarding is a fantastic option for pupils who are going to board at senior school, and of course for families who live further afield or abroad.
Boarding has given my children the chance to grow in independence and to learn to get on with different people - all in a familiar, fun and safe environment.
Parent
Smart, low rise and cosy, with a trampoline in one of the gardens, [the boarding house] really felt like a home-from-home. Pupils said they loved the strong showers and having barbecues and treats like a visit from an ice cream van.
Muddy Stilettos