Brighton College Prep Handcross
Brighton College Prep Handcross is a co-ed boarding and day school in West, Sussex, educating pupils aged 2 - 13 and founded in 1887. Boarding fees are £9,542 - £21,192 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 8 - 13
- Ethos
- Christian
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Brighton College Prep Handcross
The story, ethos and character of Brighton College Prep Handcross.
- Setting
- Village
- Ethos
- Christian
- Head
- Mr Jonnie Besley
Brighton College Prep Handcross is a popular co-educational, day and boarding Prep School for around 400 pupils aged 2 to 13. Set in large, idyllic grounds, we are part of the Brighton College Family of Schools and about 30% of our Year 8 children move onto Brighton College each year.
Others secure scholarships and places to a wide variety of leading independent senior schools, both locally and throughout the country. Childhood is precious and we want our pupils to enjoy it for as long as possible, within an environment that offers a wide range of stimulating opportunities for growth and development, both inside and outside the classroom.
Our school is purposeful, ambitious, forward-thinking and, most importantly of all, it is kind.
Be Trewe Our School motto, dating back to 1918, is "Be Trewe", and these two words sum up everything that we stand for: Best behaviour at all times Engage in lessons and activities Treat others as you wish to be treated Respect everyone and be kind Ensure you always tell the truth We forgive and forget Encourage others School history The School was founded in 1887 by Rev.
William Henry Webb and was originally known as Wykeham Hall, based in Hampshire. In 1918 Wykeham Hall itself was bought by the Fleet Air Arm who used it as part of their Officers' Mess, and the School moved to the opposite side of the airfield into Seafield Park.
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Academics at Brighton College Prep Handcross
What pupils study at Brighton College Prep Handcross — and where it takes them.
passionate about engaging our pupils in their areas of expertise. Specialist teaching begins in Nursery, introducing our pupils to a wide range of interesting and varied areas of learning. As pupils advance through the school, they learn the traditional subjects of English, maths, history, geography, science, religious studies and PSHE, as well as benefiting from specialist lessons in music, Mandarin, Spanish, art, PE, games, swimming, drama and design and technology.
Years 7 and 8 are a crucial stage of a child's development, not only personally and socially but also academically. Pupils need a challenging and creative curriculum with a clear goal at the end to give them focus and motivation to work to the best of their ability.
Programmes offered
Where our leavers go
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Boarding at Brighton College Prep Handcross
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Brighton College Prep Handcross.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 0, Boys 0, Mixed 1
- Exeat weekends
- No
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- No
College Prep Handcross is a popular option for both pupils and their parents. From Year 4 (age 8), we offer a family-style boarding experience for either full, weekly or flexi-boarders. The boarding house is situated at the heart of the Main House and is a bright and vibrant, yet cosy environment.
The boys and girls each have separate floors and bedrooms, described by Tatler as 'some of the nicest dorms we've seen', are individually and brightly decorated, allowing the children to personalise their space to make them feel more at home.
A genuine home away from home
Boarding at Brighton College Prep Handcross is a popular option for both pupils and their parents. From Year 4 (age 8), Handcross offers a family-style boarding experience for either full, weekly or flexi-boarders. The boarding house is situated at the heart of the main house and is a bright and vibrant, yet cosy environment.
The boys and girls each have separate floors and bedrooms, described by Tatler as 'some of the nicest dorms we've seen', are individually and brightly decorated, allowing the children to personalise their space to make them feel more at home.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Brighton College Prep Handcross admissions
How children join Brighton College Prep Handcross, and how we make it simple.
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Assessment, offer & enrolment
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What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
Special notes to agents about entry to the school Application procedure and entrance tests Following registration, the child may be invited to either a Taster Day or an Assessment Morning (Years 3 - 8), so that we can carry out some informal assessments in Maths, English, and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
For children being considered for a in the Prep School the Assessment Morning may be followed by a 'Taster Day' (or overnight stay for a boarder) so that they can experience a day in the life at Brighton College Prep Handcross. Overseas pupils will be invited to an online interview and may carry out the assessments from their current location.
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Brighton College Prep Handcross fees & funding
What Brighton College Prep Handcross costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Brighton College Prep Handcross.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Brighton College Prep Handcross against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
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Brighton College Prep Handcross location & travel
Where Brighton College Prep Handcross is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Brighton College Prep Handcross, Handcross, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6HF, England Airport transfer Heathrow to school - 1 hour Gatwick to school - 15 minutes Travel time to London by train Less than 1 hour Telephone +44 (0)1444 400 526 Website https://www.
brightoncollegeprephandcross. co. uk Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. London Gatwick 13 19 2. London Heathrow 51 57 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Balcombe 4 7 2.
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