Brambletye School
East Grinstead, West Sussex, South East · RH19 3PD
Brambletye is a small Church of England prep school in East Grinstead, West Sussex, taking children from age two through to thirteen and offering boarding alongside day places. With around 318 pupils and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about nine to one, classes are intimate and supervision close. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school good overall, while singling out pupils' personal development as excellent and confirming that all compliance standards were met. Under Headmaster Mr William Brooks, it suits families wanting a traditional prep-school education with the option of weekly or full boarding.
318
Pupils
good
ISI
£31,530
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-13
- Pupils
- 318
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 9
- Location
- East Grinstead, West Sussex, South East
- Website
- https://www.brambletye.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01342 321004
Headteacher
Headmaster Mr William Brooks
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Teaching & academics
The generous staffing levels, with roughly one teacher to every nine pupils, allow close attention to individual progress across the prep years. Inspectors judged the school good overall. A notably high proportion of pupils, almost nineteen per cent, receive some form of SEN support, suggesting the school is set up to identify and respond to a range of learning needs.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 18.77%
- EHC plans
- 1.29%
Beyond the classroom
As a boarding-and-day prep school spanning the very early years to age thirteen, daily life extends well beyond lessons. Personal development was rated excellent by inspectors, reflecting the broader character of school life.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
No children are allowed personal mobile phones at school. We have a bank of phones and ipads for children to video call home.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £14,625 - £31,530
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £38,835 - £39,735
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 25 June 2024
The last word
A small, close-knit C of E prep with strong personal development and the flexibility of boarding from a young age. Families willing to meet day or boarding fees gain a low-ratio, traditional preparation for the years ahead.
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Brambletye School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Brambletye School located?
Brambletye School is located at East Grinstead, East Grinstead, RH19 3PD.
What type of school is Brambletye School?
Brambletye School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Brambletye School?
Brambletye School has approximately 318 pupils on roll.
What is Brambletye School's inspection rating?
Brambletye School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 25 June 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.