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Great Walstead School

Other independent school in Haywards Heath (West Sussex).

Pupils
293
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
30.4%
2025/26
Capacity
65%
293 / 450 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

Heads Welcome A true love of learning is the best preparation anyone can have for life beyond school. So at Great Walstead, we focus on nurturing children's natural curiosity. Rewarding their attitude to learning rather than just the outcomes. That's why our children become independent, confident thinkers with a passion for life and learning.

Our vision is to enable pupils to become independent and engaged learners who see challenges as opportunities, all grounded on Christian values and a sense of social responsibility. Hear from our Head Find out the magic ingredient which our headteacher believes gives Great Walstead its special atmosphere.

Watch this video Loading... ')"> Our Values – Empathy Kindness, honesty and respect are deeply rooted in our school. We learn from each another and cherish our differences. Ask our headteacher… anything Find out why Chris wears stripey socks, his favourite pizza topping and the naughtiest thing he did when he was at school.

Watch this video ')"> Book a tour with Chris Nobody knows Great Walstead like our headteacher. Book a personal tour with Chris Calvey, meet the staff and children and explore the inspiring grounds and facilities.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

28 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Athletics
  • Boxing
  • Chess
  • Choir
  • Coding
  • Creative Writing
  • Cricket
  • Cross Country
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Fencing
  • Football
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Karate
  • Lego

and 12 more

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Eco SchoolsEnvironment

Key facts

URN
126135
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
2 to 13
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Christian
Admissions
Non-selective
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
West Sussex
Constituency
Mid Sussex
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
1944

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold. Independent schools, colleges and some other types do not appear in the governance returns.

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