Muddy Stilettos Best Schools Awards

We were Highly Commended in not just one but two categories in the Muddy Stilettos Best Schools Awards 2023.

Happiest Boarding School 

Hugest congratulations to our boarding team who were highly commended in the category 'Happiest Boarding School'.

We talked to Muddy about how popular boarding is at Westbourne House and the increased numbers of children boarding every term. Plus we shared with the judging team the feedback we received in a recent questionnaire - see below. We are delighted our boarding has been recognised in this way.

• “Boarding is COOOL!”
• "Wonderful. Such a happy nurturing environment. The three Ss all in place - Safe, secure and settled. Couldn’t ask for more.”
• “I love Boarding”
• “[Child] has just loved his boarding and is full of stories the next day.”
• “Thank you! Boarding is a great experience.”
• "Boarding is loved and enjoyed each week!”
• “[Child] just loves her boarding and looking forward to doing a bit more next year.”
• “Overall I am delighted with all aspects of boarding.”
• “Westbourne House boarding is very special and does a great job in preparing them for their next schools.”
• “Thank you to Mr & Mrs Smith, [child] has loved boarding in Pear Tree in Year 8.”
• "Mr and Mrs Pitman are some of the nicest house parents and we thank you very much for putting [child] in that house as it suited him perfectly.