West House School
West House School
Org 1: IAPS
24 St James Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2NX
Telephone: 0121 440 4097
Age Range: Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Pre-Prep/Infants, Prep/Junior to 11
Day or Boarding: Day, Day Only
Gender: Boys + N/PP/P* Girls
Chair of Governors: Mrs Charlie Ashley
Headmaster: A M J Lyttle, BA Hons, PGCE Birmingham, NPQH
Age Range. Boys: 4–11 years; Co-educational Nursery: 6 months to 4 years.
Number of Pupils. A maximum 230 boys aged 4–11 (Reception to Year 6) plus 100 boys and girls aged 12 months–4 years.
Fees per term (from January 2025). Reception: £4,000, Years 1 and 2 (5 to 7 year olds) £4,708, Years 3 and 6 (7 to 11 year olds) £5,262. The fees include lunches and breaktime drinks. Under 4: fees according to number of sessions attended per week. Fee list on application. Fees include VAT.
West House was founded in 1895 and since 1959 has been an Educational Trust controlled by a Board of Governors. The school has a strong academic reputation and pupils are regularly awarded scholarships to senior schools at 11+. The well-qualified and experienced staff provides a sound education for boys of all abilities. The National Curriculum has been adapted to suit the aptitudes and interests of pupils and to ensure that it provides an outstanding preparation for entry into selective senior schools. Pupils are taught in small classes which ensures that they receive much individual attention. Specialist help is available for children with Dyslexia or who require learning support. Music teachers visit the school to give individual music tuition.
The school occupies a leafy five-acre site a mile from Birmingham city centre. As well as the main teaching blocks there are two well-equipped science laboratories and a sports hall.
The Centenary Building, opened in 1998, accommodates the art and design technology department, ICT room and senior Library. Extensive playing fields, two all-weather tennis courts and all-weather cricket nets enable pupils to participate in many games and sports. Pupils also enjoy a wide range of hobby activities, and drama and music play important roles in school life.
The school is open during term time between 7.00am and 6.00pm. On-site Holiday Clubs are run by members of staff during the holidays.
Charitable status. West House School is a Registered Charity, number 528959. It exists to provide education for boys.