Westbourne School A GSG School
- Westbourne School
60 Westbourne Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S10 2QT - Head: Mr Aidan Edmanson
- T 01142 660374
- F 01142 638176
- E [email protected]
- W www.westbourneschool.co.uk/
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 4 to 16.
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Sheffield
- Pupils: 320
- Religion: Non-denominational
- Fees: £10,767 - £16,427 pa (last updated on 29/01/2025)
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Parents tell us pastoral care is very strong. ‘They find out what’s going on and they sort things out quickly.’ They love the small class sizes and feel this makes it easier for teachers to keep a close eye on the children’s well-being. Westbourne teams often beat bigger schools and it nurtures talented individuals - but the ethos truly is inclusive. If a child wants to play for their school the PE department will find a way. Everyone we met agreed that, beyond sport, it’s drama and music that stand out...
What the school says...
Personalised learning is at the heart of a Westbourne School education from Reception to Year 11. We concentrate on the individual boy and girl. Our ethos is about opportunity and challenge, without forgetting that learning is fun.
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All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.
What The Good Schools Guide says
Headteacher
Since September 2024, Aidan Edmanson. He has spent 19 years in education, including the UK state sector, and led high-performing international independent schools for 12 years. He began his career teaching English in Lincolnshire, then worked as head of English at a school in Colchester. He was head of middle and high for the British International School of Boston for two years, head of secondary of the British School of Kuala Lumpur for four years and deputy head at the British School of Guangzhou for six years. Married to Amanda, with two dogs, Dexie and Walter.
Entrance
Non-selective but a pupil’s work in English and maths should be ‘at a level appropriate to that of the group they would be joining’. The school does accept plenty of pupils with disabilities and special educational needs but it...
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Results by exam and subject
Subject results
Entry/Exit
Special Education Needs
All children are tested on entry to the school. In Y2-Y4 small groups of children are taken out on a daily basis to improve areas of weakness. In the upper school small groups are withdrawn for extra support with literacy and numeracy. In the senior school pupils are withdrawn for support in literacy, maths and study skills. Children also meet in small groups to improve visual, spatial and motor skills through games and activities. Specialist Dyslexia support is available from Mrs Reaney and Mrs Hulley.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
|
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
|
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
|
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
|
| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
|
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
|
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
|
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
|
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
|
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
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