Relocating To Sussex with Confidence
Thinking about a change in schools? You’re bound to fit in at Great Walstead.
Discover how a new school can also mean new opportunities, for new starters and their families.
Our broad curriculum, and interest-led learning, means every child finds what they need to thrive academically and socially. And, as well as our role in providing an excellent education, we pride ourselves on helping our families and communities thrive.
Relocating to Great Walstead offers more than just a great education - with space for our children to grow, and room for the whole family to breathe, relocating is an opportunity for everyone.
Hear from our Great Walstead families
What’s life like at our school? Find out from the people who know best – our wonderful pupils and their parents.
6 reasons to choose Great Walstead
There’s so many things that make our school unique. Here’s our top six.
1. Our values
We lead by example to instil positive values – empathy, adventure and determination – which are integral to our school life and just as important to us as academic achievement.
2. Our Learning Philosophy
We’ve named our learning philosophy Mud π because we believe that building a den in the woods can offer the same chance to learn as a science lesson in the lab.
3. Award Winning
We have been awarded International Association of Prep Schools’ Excellence in Education and nominated for TES Pre-Prep School of the Year in 2021.
4. Guided by the ‘7Cs’
It’s our job as teachers to cultivate the innate curiosity and creativity in our children. Our learning compass – the ‘seven Cs’ – helps guide us.
5. Our exceptional facilities
With state-of-the-art sports facilities, a dedicated performing arts centre, science and innovation labs and 265 acres of unspoilt woodland grounds, every child can find their place to shine.
6. Rated excellent by the ISI
We are proud to have been given the highest possible rating from the Independent School Inspectorate in both academic achievements and personal development.
Hear from our Head
Find out the magic ingredient which our headteacher believes gives Great Walstead its special atmosphere.
Support Relocating
Moving to a new home and a new school is a big decision, and we’re here to support the children who attend Great Walstead School, and their families, every step of the way.
From recommending areas to start your property search and connecting you with trusted local estate agents, to introducing community groups and facilities, we aim to help make the transition as smooth as possible.
At Great Walstead, we’re ready to welcome you into our community.
Tour the school
We can do this on a Saturday if it’s more convenient for travel.
Meet a family
Meet a local family to chat about the area and the school.
Taster Days
Experience Taster Days for the children to get a feel for school life and meet their peers.
Located in Lindfield, West Sussex...
Handily, we're ideally located for excellent transport links. Only two miles from the mainline station of Haywards Heath, with its direct links to London Victoria, London Bridge and Brighton. 20 mins from East Grinstead train station. 30 mins from the M25. And 25 minutes from Gatwick airport.
Get to know the local area
Brighton Palace Pier
A charming seaside attraction with classic rides, arcade games, and stunning views.
Haywards Heath Railway Station
A vital transportation hub, it offers convenient access to London and Brighton.
The Bluebell Railway
An historic steam railway in Sussex, providing a nostalgic railway experience.
Gatwick Airport
A global transportation hub near London which facilitates effortless worldwide travel.
Lindfield Village
A picturesque hamlet in Sussex with quaint shops and steeped in English village charm.
Ditchling Beacon
A scenic landmark in the South Downs, with breathtaking views, and invigorating hikes.
Local Agents to help you make the move
Jackson-Stops' tailored approach to residential property puts our clients at the centre of all we do. From beginning to end, our knowledge, advice and exceptional service will steer your purchase or sale to a successful completion.
Established over 25 years ago, Mark Revill & Co is one of the leading independent estate agents in Mid Sussex. We’ve been successfully selling homes throughout the area from both our prominent High Street offices located in the popular commuter town of Haywards Heath and the picturesque village of nearby Lindfield
Whether you are looking to buy, sell, rent or let property in Sussex and Surrey, you will find the breadth and depth of our local knowledge sets us apart from any other estate agency in Sussex or Surrey.
Hamptons has been matching people with property that’s right for them, locally, nationally and internationally, since 1869. We were pioneers, setting standards that few of our rivals could match. And this hasn’t changed since. Today, 150 years after we first set up home in Pall Mall, with 15 decades of finding property and looking after people under our belt, our clients now consider us to be their 'home experts'.
We have three offices covering East Sussex: Haywards Heath, Cranbrook and Tunbridge Wells. The new homes team covers the whole county too, handling all the new-build property from city apartments to country houses.
