Handcross Park

Handcross Park School is a leading independent preparatory school located in Handcross, West Sussex. The school was founded in 1887 and has a long-standing reputation for providing outstanding academic and co-curricular education to boys and girls aged 2 to 13 years old.

Handcross Park School is set on 52 acres of picturesque woodland and countryside, providing a tranquil and inspiring environment for learning. The school has state-of-the-art facilities, including modern classrooms, science labs, music rooms, art studios, and a dedicated sports hall.

At Handcross Park School, the academic program is tailored to meet the individual needs of each student, with a strong emphasis on developing literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum, including English, mathematics, science, languages, humanities, music, art, and physical education. The teachers at Handcross Park School are highly qualified and experienced and are committed to providing their students with a challenging and stimulating learning environment.

Handcross Park School also places great importance on co-curricular activities, providing students with a wide range of opportunities to develop their interests and talents outside the classroom. The school offers a comprehensive sports program, including football, rugby, cricket, hockey, athletics, and swimming. The music department is also highly regarded, offering individual and group tuition in various instruments, as well as choirs and orchestras.

As Handcross Park is part of the Brighton College family of schools, there are opportunities for Handcross Park School students to receive scholarships to attend Brighton College. Scholarships at Brighton College are awarded based on academic ability, musical talent, or exceptional performance in a specific area, such as sports, drama, or art. The scholarships are highly competitive, and the application process involves an assessment of the candidate's abilities and potential.

As for the ranking of Handcross Park School, it is consistently ranked among the top independent preparatory schools in the country. Handcross Park School was rated as 'excellent' in all areas, including academic achievement, personal development, and leadership and management. The school also has a strong reputation for providing outstanding all-around education, with a focus on academic excellence, pastoral care, and co-curricular activities.

In recent years, Handcross Park School has a high success rate in sending its students to some of the top senior schools in the country, including Brighton College, which is a testament to the school's commitment to preparing its students for success beyond their time at Handcross Park.

ADMISSION

As visiting the school is the first stage of the admission process, we strongly recommend you visit for a tour as soon as possible, ideally at least one year before the child's proposed entry date. If you would like to register your child at Handcross Park, we would be delighted to help you from your initial registration to accepting a place. For more information, please contact us.

About Handcross Park

Type: Private preparatory school

Ages: 2-13 years old

Gender: Co-Ed

Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 6HF

Head Master: Richard Brown

Pupils: 400 est.

Website: https://www.handcrossparkschool.co.uk/

Term fees (2023): Day range from £3,650 to £7,220 per term with additional fees for items such as school trips and uniform.

                                 : Boarding £6,185 to £9,405 with additional fees for items such as school trips and uniform.