Celebrating Excellence
Ranked Sunday Times Independent School of the Year 2026 in the esteemed Parent Power Guide; #1 for EdTech 2025 (ISOTY), and #1 in the UK for Results*, 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 #1 Independent School in the UK for Innovation in the ISA Awards 2024. Named Prep School of the Year Finalist 2023 and Senior School of the Year Finalist 2022, Westbourne is also a Finalist for International Student Experience in recognition of our globally connected curriculum. These awards reflect our dedication to a world-class IB education that goes beyond academics.
In 2024, Vice Principal, Prep, Miss Joanne Chinnock won the Pearson National Teaching Award for Headteacher of the Year for her inspirational leadership. Digital Director Mr Stuart Ayres 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 learners.
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.
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
