West House School
URN: 103575 • Birmingham B15 2NX
Overview
- Name
- West House School
- URN
- 103575
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 43.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- A M J Lyttle (since 2022) , Headteacher
- Previous head
- Alistair Lyttle, Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01214404097
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 24 St James's Road, Birmingham B15 2NX
Summary
West House School is an independent preparatory school for boys aged 4 to 11, located in Birmingham. With a current enrolment of 311 pupils and a capacity of 350, the school has a long-standing reputation for fostering a nurturing environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for leading secondary schools in Birmingham while instilling essential life skills such as resilience, communication, and problem-solving.
The school emphasizes a supportive community, where small class sizes allow for individual attention and a rich extra-curricular programme encourages all pupils to explore their interests. The ethos of "The West House Way" promotes values such as kindness, honesty, and hard work, which are integral to daily school life. Regular assemblies celebrate these values, reinforcing a sense of belonging and shared purpose among students.
With over 125 years of experience, West House School prides itself on creating well-rounded individuals who thrive academically and socially. The school's open-door policy fosters strong relationships between parents and staff, ensuring a collaborative approach to each child's education and development.
The school emphasizes a supportive community, where small class sizes allow for individual attention and a rich extra-curricular programme encourages all pupils to explore their interests. The ethos of "The West House Way" promotes values such as kindness, honesty, and hard work, which are integral to daily school life. Regular assemblies celebrate these values, reinforcing a sense of belonging and shared purpose among students.
With over 125 years of experience, West House School prides itself on creating well-rounded individuals who thrive academically and socially. The school's open-door policy fosters strong relationships between parents and staff, ensuring a collaborative approach to each child's education and development.
Useful links
- News & Events Find out what the Old Boys have been up to. (calendar)
- WHS Old Boys magazine 2024 Download the PDF version of the magazine (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions procedure How to register a prospective pupil at West House. (other)
- Terms & Conditions of Admission Our terms and conditions of admission. (other)
- Privacy Policy & Terms (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Data Protection Policy How we handle your personal data (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Lambs Christian School (73.2)
- Brays School (69.8)
- Hamd House School (69.6)
- Wilson Stuart School (68.7)
- Mander Portman Woodward Independent College (66.8)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 1 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 350
- Pupils
- 311
- Boys
- 293
- Girls
- 18
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1952-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 311 | 293 | 18 | 350 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 333 | 307 | 26 | 350 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 345 | 315 | 30 | 350 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 345 | 315 | 30 | 350 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 338 | 302 | 36 | 350 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 350 | 321 | 29 | 350 | 0.00 |
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