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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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