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West House School
Independent school · Birmingham
| Address | 24 St James's Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2NX |
|---|---|
| Ages | 1–11 |
| Pupils | 297 |
| Gender | Boys |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01214404097 |
| Website | https://www.westhouseprep.com |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 14 Apr 2027 | Thu 27 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Fri 28 May 2027
Half terms given as holiday dates only; halves end the last weekday before and restart the first weekday after. Fri 28 May is a staff training day (school closed, nursery open), so Summer 1 ends Thu 27 May. Bank holiday Mon 3 May. Holiday Club runs in holidays.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 2 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 10 Dec 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 31 Aug 2027, Wed 1 Sep 2027
Half terms given as holiday dates only; halves end the last weekday before and restart the first weekday after. Only the autumn term 2027 is published.
Admissions
Entry points: Pre-School, Reception, Year 1
Visit on an Open Morning, School in Action Day or by appointment, then return the Registration Form with the non-refundable fee, a photo and proof of nationality. The child spends a morning at school. EYFS places are first-come with a taster session and no assessment; external Years 1 – 6 candidates are assessed in reading, writing, spelling and maths. Accept with a deposit.
- Taster session (EYFS)
- Reading, writing, spelling and maths assessment (external Years 1 – 6 candidates)
Offers scholarships.
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.