Celebrating Excellence
Ranked Sunday Times Independent School of the Year 2026 in the esteemed Parent Power Guide, Edufuturist Independent School of the Year 2026, and #1 in the UK for Results 2025*, Westbourne School is consistently recognised as a top IB school, with awards that highlight our outstanding IB results, innovation in digital learning, and commitment to developing future-ready leaders. Our students rank within the top 1-2% globally for IB scores, and our graduates continue to secure placements at top Russell Group universities, particularly in STEM and business.
Our achievements extend across every stage of education, underscored by a pioneering, future-focused vision that has secured our status as Pearson National Teaching Award Winner 2026 for Transformative Use of Digital Technology; #1 for EdTech 2025 (ISOTY); and #1 Independent School in the UK for Innovation 2024 (ISA).
Westbourne’s commitment to educational innovation was further recognised with the EdTech 50 Award and the Global EdTech Award for Best School Digital Transformation. As a Finalist for Best Use of Technology in the Tes Schools Awards, we continue to set standards for how digital learning can enhance the academic experience.
In 2024, Vice Principal, Prep, Miss Joanne Chinnock won the Pearson National Teaching Award for Headteacher of the Year for her inspirational leadership. Our Digital Director was honoured as Digital Innovator of the Year, celebrating his forward-thinking approach to integrating technology into education. Our Early Years Team also earned the Pearson Silver Award for nurturing excellence in our youngest pre-school learners.
As a top IB school in the UK and an active member of the Boarding Schools’ Association, Independent Schools Association, and Welsh Independent Schools’ Council, Westbourne remains at the forefront of education, inspiring students to reach their full potential.
*co-ed boarding, best-schools.co.uk
