Open Independent Mixed

Brighton College Prep Handcross

London Road, Haywards Heath, RH17 6HF
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Brighton College Prep Handcross
Haywards Heath, RH17 6HF
431 Pupils
500 Capacity
2–14 Age Range
— FSM %
199 Boys
232 Girls
About Brighton College Prep Handcross

Brighton College Prep Handcross is an Independent schools for pupils aged 2–14 based in West Sussex, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 431 pupils on roll. School capacity: 500. Current headteacher: Jonathan Besley.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with West Sussex or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority West Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Mid Sussex
Parliamentary Constituency East Grinstead and Uckfield
Ward Handcross & Pease Pottage
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Boarding school
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 0 / 46
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 01-01-1932
UKPRN 10015628
URN 126143
Data Last Updated 04-02-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brighton College Prep Handcross is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in Haywards Heath, West Sussex.
Brighton College Prep Handcross has 431 pupils, with a capacity of 500.
Brighton College Prep Handcross caters for pupils aged 2 to 14.
The admissions policy at Brighton College Prep Handcross is: Selective.
The Headmaster at Brighton College Prep Handcross is Mr Jonathan Besley.
Brighton College Prep Handcross is at London Road, Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6HF, in the West Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Brighton College Prep Handcross: Does not have a sixth form.
Brighton College Prep Handcross is currently open.
Contact
Headmaster
Mr Jonathan Besley
London Road, Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6HF
01444400526
www.brightoncollegeprephandcross.co.uk/
Location
RH17 6HF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 126143
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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