One of the UK’s top schools, in the heart of South Wales

“One of the most consistently high-achieving independent schools in Britain” (Sunday Times Schools Guide 2021), Westbourne is one of the UK’s leading academic schools, rated Excellent in all 5 inspection categories and named IB School of the Year by the S

ATTENDING lessons is just one small part of the Westbourne experience. Awaiting students is a vibrant global community, offering uncapped support and igniting a lifelong love of learning, backed by 127 years of academic excellence. An outstanding academic curriculum is complemented by unmatched enrichment opportunities - from leadership roles and community volunteering, to over 40 club options including sailing, white water rafting, climbing, ice skating, horseriding and more.

Westbourne’s smaller size, with classes capped at 18-20 pupils, ensures a highly personalised approach. Pupils are guided on a one-to-one basis by staff to achieve their fullest potential, quickly gaining confidence and independence, with exceptional results - 100% A*-C grades at GCSE, and 93% A*-B in the IB Diploma.

THE GOLD STANDARD IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Westbourne is proudly an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Sixth Form. Recognised across the world for its academic rigour and broad mix of subjects, the IB produces well-rounded, articulate, globally-minded young people poised to become the leaders of the future, with an advantage over their A Level peers in both university applications and future careers.

Learning is transformed through cutting-edge technology. In 2021, the school was included in the prestigious EdTech50 list for shaping the future of UK education through innovation, and is currently shortlisted for ‘Best Use of Technology’ in the TES Schools Awards.

One of the first schools in Wales to use AI, pupils can develop advanced skills in coding and programming, supported by the latest robotics, and 3D modelling and printing labs. The “Innovation Hub” is a centre for STEM excellence where pupils can be truly innovative, with lessons in coding, computer programming and engineering, and home to the school’s electric racing car.

A GLOBAL, FUTUREFOCUSED APPROACH

With a growing network of elite academic schools globally, including Sydney and Singapore, Westbourne UK students are part of a dynamic global hub for knowledge exchange, taking part in webinars, workshops and exchange trips, and meeting students from all over the world.

Preparing and inspiring the next generation of leaders sits at the very heart of Westbourne’s mission. Established links with universities as well as world No. 1 business school, INSEAD, allow students to get a head-start on the career ladder, learning directly from industry experts.

With 90% graduate access to highly competitive STEM courses at the world’s leading universities – Russell

Group, or international equivalent – Westbourne is well versed in preparing students for greatness.