West House, which was founded as a day and boarding preparatory school for boys in 1895, is a charitable trust run by a Board of Governors. Today, it is a preparatory day school for boys between the ages of 4 and 11, with the co-educational West House Nursery caring for children from twelve months.
 
The school is situated in Edgbaston, one mile from Birmingham city centre, and has occupied the same five acre site since its foundation. It enjoys excellent sporting facilities both on and off site. These include a nature reserve, a sports hall, three cricket nets, an all-weather surface and a grass pitch on campus. Additionally, the Richmond Hill playing fields incorporate two full size football pitches and a cricket square within a mile of the main school campus.
 
Currently, there are approximately 260 pupils including 90 in West House Nursery. From Reception onwards the average class size numbers between 12 and 16 pupils supported by 15 full-time and 5 part-time staff. Specialist subject teaching is a feature from Year 5 onwards.
 
West House School prides itself in having a reputation for outstanding academic success along with a fine provision of extra-curricular activities. There is an emphasis on team sports in which the school has a strong tradition of success across the Midlands.

Pupils are also encouraged to explore their musical talent to the fullest extent, with the Director of Music being supported by specialist peripatetic instrumental teachers. During the academic year the school choir performs at Birmingham Cathedral, Symphony Hall and various choral festivals throughout the region.

West House School is committed to the development of the curriculum, particularly through the use of I.C.T. and the computer suite, housed in the purpose-built Centenary Building. The school has recently adopted the Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning Strategy and places a great emphasis on developing individuals equipped with the skills and attributes necessary to thrive in the middle part of the twenty first century.

The school is structured in departments and broadly follows the National Curriculum. However, a carefully planned timetable allows greater time to be dedicated to core curriculum subjects whilst allowing pupils the opportunity to benefit from the input of specialist subject teachers. Significant emphasis is placed on the pastoral guidance of pupils in their preparation for adult life, with everyone actively contributing to the Code of Conduct.

West House is a school with a distinctive caring family atmosphere that results in a happy learning environment for the pupils. The school's genuine concern for its pupils' welfare stems from a tradition of long serving Headmasters and is continued by current Head, Alistair M. J. Lyttle, an Old Boy of the school!