• Westbourne is inclusive, ambitious and individual in approach and aims to give pupils confidence through small classes and close support.

• Will suit families wanting a small, close-knit Sheffield school where children are taught personally and can stay in one setting through to GCSE.

Admissions at Westbourne should appeal to families seeking a compact Sheffield co-educational school where small classes and continuity from the early years to GCSE matter more than a huge campus or sixth-form scale. It should suit parents who want a close-knit environment in which children are known well and taught personally.

Scholarships are not the main attraction here. For many families, the draw will be the combination of continuity, co-education and teaching that feels more personal than in a larger school.

The current picture is intimate, purposeful and distinctly small scale, with class size and individual attention appearing to be central strengths. Parents should still visit because the real question is whether the school's modest size feels supportive and focused for their child rather than limiting.