Welcome to Westbourne, the Pre-Preparatory Department of Edgbaston High School for Girls and part of the Lower School.

Pupils may join at any stage, in Nursery aged 2½, Kindergarten at 3+ or Reception at 4+. We have a superb purpose built Nursery with specialist play areas, ICT facilities and dedicated reading areas. Parents are encouraged to register their daughters early as places are often over subscribed.

Every class has a fully qualified teacher and classroom assistant. A warm, caring environment is created and close links with families are quickly established.

The curriculum follows the Foundation Stage guidelines but many girls in Reception are working at level one of the national curriculum. A good balance is created between learning through play and subject focused work.
We have our own swimming pool and Reception girls swim every week. Ballet is also part of the curriculum and French is taught from the age of 4.

The girls are proud of their school and enjoy meeting visitors. Do come when the girls are in school.

Mrs Laura Bartlett
Head of Lower School