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Great Walstead School

Haywards Heath · West Sussex · RH16 2QL. all-through · Other independent school · Independent · Ages 2 to 13. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Published snapshot

Figures come from the same West Sussex index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.

Ofsted overall
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KS2 RWM expected
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Attainment 8
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English & maths 9–4
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Common questions

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Where is Great Walstead School?

Great Walstead School is in Haywards Heath (RH16 2QL), West Sussex. URN 126135.

How do I compare Great Walstead School with nearby schools?

Open School Compass with Great Walstead School shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.

Inspection excerpt

Verbatim from the published report (Routine inspection · 2025-11-18). Open the full PDF for context.

Governors gain appropriate oversight of school activities, issue effective challenge to leaders and monitor the implementation of policies diligently. As a result, they successfully ensure that the Standards are met.

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From the school's website

Short excerpts from publicly scanned pages — corroborate on a visit; not an inspection verdict.

Curriculum

Personalised Progress Assessment informs tailored support and challenge, ensuring every pupil, including those with SEND or EAL, can thrive.

Source page · scanned 2026-09-06

Ethos & values

We’re proud of our track record of success across disciplines, with pupils earning awards to respected independent schools including Brighton College, Hurstpierpoint College, Bede’s, Worth, and further afield to Wellington College and Millfield School.

Source page · scanned 2026-09-06

Citation

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Great Walstead School
URN: 126135
Local authority: West Sussex
Town: Haywards Heath
Postcode: RH16 2QL
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/126135/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

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