Great Walstead School

School in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Great Walstead School is a dynamic, welcoming and inclusive independent prep school for girls and boys aged 2.5 to 13 years.

Coordinates51.00686°N 0.05486°W / 51.00686; -0.05486
TypePreparatory School[1]
Religious affiliationChristian
Established1925[2]
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Great Walstead School
Location
Lindfield

Haywards Heath
,
West Sussex
,
RH16 2QL

England
Coordinates51.00686°N 0.05486°W / 51.00686; -0.05486
Information
TypePreparatory School[1]
Religious affiliationChristian
Established1925[2]
Local authorityWest Sussex
Department for Education URN126135 Tables
GenderCoeducational
Age2 to 13
Enrolmentup to 446
Houses
  • Carey
  • Grenfell
  • Livingstone
  • Mowll
ColoursNavy Blue and Pink
Websitehttp://www.greatwalstead.co.uk
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Based in Lindfield, West Sussex and nestled in 265 acres of glorious countryside. With our own woodland, streams, Forest School and a Secret Garden, there's always somewhere new to explore!

This sense of childhood as an adventure is at the heart of our learning philosophy, which we call Mud π.  A wordplay on mud pies, Mud π encapsulates our belief that children often learn best outdoors. We lead by example to instil positive values – empathy, vibrancy, adventure and determination – which are integral to our school life and just as important to us as academic achievement.

We are immensely proud of our pupils’ individual academic, sporting and creative success across the board, with 100% of leavers achieving a place at their first choice senior school and over 50% achieving a scholarship.

To truly appreciate just what Great Walstead has to offer, we think you need to see it for yourself! Book a personal tour, meet the staff and children and explore the inspiring grounds and facilities.

History

The school was founded in 1925 by Robert James Mowll (1895–1963),[3][4] the last Baron Mowll of the Cinque Ports. It was originally situated at Enfield, north London and known as Kilvinton Hall school. The school was moved to its current location in 1927 and was renamed Great Walstead school. Headmasters since Mr Mowll have been Gordon Parke (1960),[5] Nick Bawtree (1986), Hugh Lowries (1991), the Reverend Jeremy Sykes (2006), Colin Baty (2010) and Chris Calvey (2017)

Controversy

In 2003, a staff member was detained under Operation Ore.[6]

Notable alumni

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