Great Walstead School
Haywards Heath, West Sussex, South East · RH16 2QL
Set in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, Great Walstead is a small Christian prep school taking children from age two right through to thirteen. With around 299 pupils on roll, it offers a contained, family-scale environment in which staff are likely to know each pupil well. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it excellent for both education quality and personal development. One note for parents: the same inspection found the school did not meet all regulatory compliance standards, a point worth raising directly with the school.
299
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£18,975
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-13
- Pupils
- 299
- Location
- Haywards Heath, West Sussex, South East
- Website
- https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01444 483528
Headteacher
Head Mr Christopher Calvey
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Teaching & academics
The ISI's top "excellent" rating for the quality of pupils' education points to strong teaching and learning across the prep years up to age thirteen. Notably, close to a third of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting the school is geared towards identifying and meeting a range of learning needs rather than catering only to a narrow profile.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 29.43%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £9,945 - £18,975
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 18 November 2025
The last word
A small, nurturing Christian prep with excellent ratings for academics and personal development - though parents should ask about the unmet compliance finding before committing.
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Great Walstead School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Great Walstead School located?
Great Walstead School is located at Lindfield, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath, RH16 2QL.
What type of school is Great Walstead School?
Great Walstead School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Great Walstead School?
Great Walstead School has approximately 299 pupils on roll.
What is Great Walstead School's inspection rating?
Great Walstead School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 18 November 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.