The short version
86% capacity.
Selective intake
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School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–14
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 431
- Capacity
- 86%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Besley (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
London Road, West Sussex, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6HF
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Brighton College Prep Handcross a selective school?
Yes. Brighton College Prep Handcross has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Brighton College Prep Handcross?
Brighton College Prep Handcross currently has 431 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brighton College Prep Handcross take?
Brighton College Prep Handcross caters for pupils aged 2 to 14.
Where is Brighton College Prep Handcross?
Brighton College Prep Handcross is in Haywards Heath, RH17 6HF, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brighton College Prep Handcross have a sixth form?
No, Brighton College Prep Handcross does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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