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Great Walstead School

Other independent school · Haywards Heath · RH16 2QL

Ages 2–13 · 293 pupils · West Sussex

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Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (18 Jan 2024).

Capacity fill65%

293 pupils · 450 places

Pupils on roll
293
Boys / girls
163 / 130
School capacity
450
Capacity fill
293 / 450 (65%)
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Other independent school

Age range

Ages 2–13

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Christian
Religious ethos
Christian
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Independent
Headteacher
Mr Christopher Calvey

Location

Address
East Mascalls Lane, Lindfield
Postcode
RH16 2QL
Town
Haywards Heath
County
West Sussex
Local authority
West Sussex
District
Mid Sussex
Constituency
Mid Sussex
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed other independent school, Ages 2–13, in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, 293 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, independent, special school, non-selective admissions. Religious character: Christian.

Open schools in Haywards Heath
28
Academies among open schools in Haywards Heath
43% (12)
Open schools in RH16
11
Open schools in West Sussex LA
338

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Haywards HeathNear RH16

  • St Augustine's CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Haywards Heath · RH17 7PB · West Sussex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS244%
    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM13.4%
    • Demand0.87

    0.9 miles away

  • Central Education Ltd

    Other independent special school

    Haywards Heath · RH17 7NJ · West Sussex

    Ages 11–16

    1.2 miles away

  • Lindfield Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Haywards Heath · RH16 2DX · West Sussex

    Ages 5–11

    • KS272%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM4.7%
    • Demand1.21

    1.3 miles away

  • Northlands Wood Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Haywards Heath · RH16 3RX · West Sussex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM11.5%
    • Demand1.02

    1.4 miles away

  • Blackthorns Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Some aspects not as strong

    Academy converter · Primary

    Haywards Heath · RH16 2UA · West Sussex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence3.8%
    • FSM3.0%
    • Demand1.30

    1.4 miles away

  • Oathall Community College

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Secondary

    Haywards Heath · RH16 2AQ · West Sussex

    Ages 11–16

    • Att850.6
    • P80.3
    • EM5+50%
    • Absence7.8%

    1.6 miles away

  • St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Haywards Heath · RH16 3NL · West Sussex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM12.9%
    • Demand0.92

    1.8 miles away

  • Warden Park Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Some aspects not as strong

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Haywards Heath · RH16 3JR · West Sussex

    Ages 2–11

    • KS241%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM17.9%
    • Demand0.90

    1.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Christopher Calvey
Telephone
01444483528
Website
www.greatwalstead.co.uk

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