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Handcross Park Preparatory School, Haywards Heath RH17

Handcross, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 6HF

Handcross Park Preparatory School, Haywards Heath RH17

10 simple reasons to choose Handcross Park Preparatory School

Independent prep school and nursery in Haywards Heath.
For pupils aged 2 to 13 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day and boarding school. Around 20% of pupils board, 60% are full boarders and 40% are weekly or flexi boarders. Boarding starts from Year 3.
Religious character; Church of England.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Handcross Park Preparatory School fees range from £3,330 (Rec) to £6,680 per term (2020/21). Full boarding fees range from £6,330 to £8,540 per term.

10 better reasons to choose Handcross Park Preparatory School

Schoolsmith Score®; 89.
One of the best independent prep schools in Haywards Heath and one of the 3 best primary schools for 7 miles.
On average, 19 pupils per class and 11.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Destination schools for Year 8 Handcross Park Preparatory School pupils are 30 independent day and boarding schools. 30% of pupils win awards and scholarships. The school is a subsidiary of Brighton College, which accounts for 35% of leavers.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Latin. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for sport, music, languages, art, DT and computing throughout, and for most subjects from Year 5.
School enhances the curriculum with educational trips and visitors. Forest School for the youngest pupils.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in equestrian events.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Over half the pupils learn a musical instrument (from Year 3). 3 choirs, orchestra and several instrument ensembles. Over 10 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Attractive buildings and setting. Facilities are among the top 5% of prep schools.

Find another school near Handcross Park Preparatory School

Independent Prep Schools

Day: Cottesmore School (2.9 miles); Ardingly College Prep & Pre-Prep (6.7 miles); Copthorne Preparatory School (9.4 miles). Boarding: Cottesmore School (2.9 miles); Ardingly College Prep & Pre-Prep (6.7 miles); Copthorne Preparatory School (9.4 miles).

State Primary Schools

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Haywards Heath (7.1 miles); Newick Church of England Primary School (13.6 miles); Westdene Primary School (15.6 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Day: Worth School (4.2 miles); Ardingly College (6.7 miles); Hurstpierpoint College (10.1 miles). Boarding: Worth School (4.2 miles); Ardingly College (6.7 miles); Hurstpierpoint College (10.1 miles).

State Senior Schools

Warden Park School (5.5 miles); Hazelwick School (5.8 miles); Millais School (6.3 miles).

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