School profile

Great Walstead School

Other independent school · Haywards Heath, RH16 2QL

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School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 13
Pupils293
GenderMixed
Religious characterChristian
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr Christopher Calvey
Local authorityWest Sussex
Opened01 Jan 1944
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 126135.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils293
Girls130
Boys163
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.89
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Great Walstead School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.9 miPrimarySt Augustine's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
1.3 miPrimaryLindfield Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
1.4 miPrimaryNorthlands Wood Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
1.4 miPrimaryBlackthorns Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.6 miSecondaryOathall Community CollegeCommunity school
Good
1.8 miPrimarySt Wilfrid's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Great Walstead School

How many pupils attend Great Walstead School?

Great Walstead School has 293 pupils aged 2 to 13.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.