Welcome to Great Walstead school

Welcome to the Great Walstead School website. We hope that this gives you a flavour of our school and the happy and purposeful atmosphere here.

Who we are
The school is a Christian day and weekly co-educational boarding school with children from 2½- 13 years of age, set in 260+ acres of its own land in the heart of the Sussex countryside, within easy reach of the commuting town of Haywards Heath. Great Walstead exists to provide a first class education for boys and girls in a caring Christian environment so that each individual is inspired to reach his or her full potential in mind, body and spirit.

We have a strong and professional partnership founded on trust, mutual respect and integrity, between pupils, staff, parents and governors working - together towards a shared vision.

A former parent once described the school as a “place of mud and love” and this describes wonderfully why Great Walstead School is such a special place.

Underpinning all this are the firm foundations in learning that we lay down for the children here. Our experienced teachers have high expectations of the children: we encourage them to work hard and to do their best. Our record of academic achievement is impressive.

Our Vision:

Our Vision at Great Walstead School is to inspire all our pupils to achieve their potential in all areas, through the support and dedication of our staff in a caring Christian environment.

Our Values

We have 5 core values that help explain a little more about our school:

Christian Faith 

A compassionate Christian ethos at the heart of Great Walstead School, nurturing all our pupils spiritually and morally.

Dedication

We are a professional and dedicated staff united in its vision to provide a positive and rewarding educational experience for all.

Success

We have a school, which inspires and enables each pupil to fulfil their individual potential; valuing each child’s achievement – celebrating academic and non-academic successes; fostering confident, independent and well-rounded pupils who work well together.

Environment

We have an appreciation of our glorious woodlands and outdoor spaces; encouraging the whole school community to enjoy and respect such stunning surroundings; exploring creative ways of learning, through outdoor activities and engagement with the natural world.

Communication

We have a strong and professional partnership founded on trust, mutual respect and integrity, between pupils, staff, parents and governors working - together towards a shared vision.

Please come and visit the school so that you can experience all this for yourself. We are proud to show visitors around!