# Independent School and Private School Sussex | Great Walstead School > Welcome to Great Walstead School, a dynamic independent day school nestled in the Sussex countryside. Explore our unique offering today. ## Home [Home](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/) ## Admissions [Admissions](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/admissions) ## Book a Visit [Book a Visit](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/admissions/book-a-visit) ## Open Week [Open Week](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/admissions/open-weeks) ## Scholarships [Scholarships](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/admissions/scholarships) ## Fees [Fees](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/admissions/fees) ## Relocating to Sussex [Relocating to Sussex](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/admissions/relocation) ## FAQs & Testimonials [FAQs & Testimonials](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/admissions/faqs-testimonials) ## Term Dates [Term Dates](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/admissions/term-dates) ## Great Walstead School Uniform [Great Walstead School Uniform](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/admissions/great-walstead-school-uniform) ## Why choose us [Why choose us](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/why-choose-us) ## Head's Welcome [Head's Welcome](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/why-choose-us/heads-welcome) ## Our Learning Philosophy [Our Learning Philosophy](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/why-choose-us/mud-pi) ## Our Values [Our Values](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/why-choose-us/our-values) ## Cultivating the 7Cs [Cultivating the 7Cs](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/why-choose-us/our-ethos) ## Award Winning [Award Winning](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/why-choose-us/award-winning) ## World Class Facilities [World Class Facilities](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/why-choose-us/exceptional-facilities) ## Our school [Our school](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/our-school) ## Pre-School [Pre-School](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/our-school/pre-school) ## Teaching & Learning [Teaching & Learning](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/our-school/pre-school/teaching-learning) ## Our Unique Environment [Our Unique Environment](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/our-school/pre-school/our-unique-environment) ## Toddler Club [Toddler Club](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/our-school/pre-school/toddler-club) ## Transitioning to Reception [Transitioning to Reception](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/our-school/pre-school/transitioning-to-reception) ## Main school [Main school](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/our-school/main-school) ## Academic [Academic](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/our-school/main-school/academic) ## Wellbeing [Wellbeing](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/our-school/main-school/wellbeing) ## SEN (Supported learning) [SEN (Supported learning)](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/our-school/main-school/sen-supported-learning) ## Extra Curricular [Extra Curricular](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/our-school/main-school/extra-curricular) ## Forest School [Forest School](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/our-school/main-school/forest-school) ## Performing Arts [Performing Arts](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/our-school/main-school/performing-arts) ## Sport [Sport](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/our-school/main-school/sport) ## Years 7 & 8 [Years 7 & 8](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/our-school/main-school/years-7-8-2) ## Reception [Reception](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/our-school/main-school/reception) ## Senior Success [Senior Success](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/our-school/main-school/senior-success) ## Our Community [Our Community](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/our-community) ## FOGWA [FOGWA](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/our-community/fogwa) ## Artists in Residence [Artists in Residence](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/our-community/artists-in-residence) ## Giving Day [Giving Day](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/our-community/giving-day) ## Alumni - OGWs [Alumni - OGWs](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/our-community/ogws) ## The Burbidge Fund [The Burbidge Fund](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/our-community/the-burbidge-fund) ## Celebrating 100 Years [Celebrating 100 Years](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/our-community/celebrating-100-years) ## Governors [Governors](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/our-community/governors-slt) ## About us [About us](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/about-us) ## Ardingly Family [Ardingly Family](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/about-us/together-were-stronger) ## Latest News [Latest News](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/about-us/news) ## Job Opportunities [Job Opportunities](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/about-us/employment-opportunities) ## Venue Hire [Venue Hire](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/about-us/venue-hire) ## Policies & Reports [Policies & Reports](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/about-us/policies-reports) ## Video Gallery [Video Gallery](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/about-us/video-gallery) ## Survey Results [Survey Results](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/about-us/survey-results) ## Contact Us [Contact Us](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/contact-us) ## Watch this video [Watch this video](https://vimeo.com/842828139) ## Watch this video [Watch this video](https://vimeo.com/842824674) ## Pre-prep Meet Jenny Blacker: Our New Head of Pre-Prep Bringing curiosity, collaboration and fresh air into every day of learning. Find out more [Pre-prep Meet Jenny Blacker: Our New Head of Pre-Prep Bringing curiosity, collaboration and fresh air into every day of learning. Find out more](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/articles/meet-jenny-blacker-our-new-head-of-pre-prep) ## The Explorer Newsletter Summer 2025 [The Explorer Newsletter Summer 2025](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/articles/the-explorer-newsletter-summer-2025) ## The Journey Magazine 2024-25 [The Journey Magazine 2024-25](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/articles/the-journey-magazine-2) ## What to Do with the Summer... [What to Do with the Summer...](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/articles/what-to-do-with-the-summer-holidays-making-the-most-of-eight-weeks-together) ## The Explorer Newsletter Spring 2025 [The Explorer Newsletter Spring 2025](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/articles/the-explorer-newsletter-spring-2025) ## The Burbidge Fund: Expanding... [The Burbidge Fund: Expanding...](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/articles/the-burbidge-fund-expanding-opportunity-through-bursaries-at-great-walstead-school) ## Protecting Childhood: Why Great... [Protecting Childhood: Why Great...](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/articles/protecting-childhood-why-great-walstead-champions-a-smartphone-free-school-life) ## Parent Survey Results [Parent Survey Results](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/articles/parent-survey-results) ## The Explorer Newsletter Autumn... [The Explorer Newsletter Autumn...](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/articles/the-explorer-newsletter-autumn-term-2024) ## Navigating changes to VAT on... [Navigating changes to VAT on...](https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/articles/navigating-changes-to-vat-on-school-fees) ## Watch this video [Watch this video](https://vimeo.com/887587229) ## And that’s a wrap on the first half of the autumn term! There were so many exciting activities and lovely moments that we couldn’t possibly share them all with you, but here’s a handful of highlights for you to enjoy.… [And that’s a wrap on the first half of the autumn term! There were so many exciting activities and lovely moments that we couldn’t possibly share them all with you, but here’s a handful of highlights for you to enjoy.…](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQMpmzaCEZC/) ## With over a hundred entries, our first House Music Competition showcased exciting musical talent across the school. Whether in the Novice or Main classes, pupils showed confidence, courage and great camaraderie. The… [With over a hundred entries, our first House Music Competition showcased exciting musical talent across the school. Whether in the Novice or Main classes, pupils showed confidence, courage and great camaraderie. 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