Arundel and Brighton Diocesan Trust
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The Arundel and Brighton Diocesan Trust is the charitable body responsible for the mission and assets of the Catholic Church within the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton, covering Sussex and Surrey. As a major provider of education, the Trust oversees more than 70 schools, including a significant portfolio of prestigious independent schools. It ensures these institutions maintain their Catholic character while providing high-quality education, managing the underlying land and assets that support the Diocese's educational and religious activities.
Associated Schools(4)
Notre Dame Prep School Surrey is an independent Catholic day school for girls aged 2 to 11, with a co-educational nursery for boys up to age four. Situated in Cobham, the school occupies 26 acres of Surrey countryside and is centred around Burwood House, a Grade II listed 18th-century manor. Founded in 1937, the school belongs to the international Order of the Company of Mary Our Lady. Facilities include a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, a theatre, and a forest school, supporting a curriculum that balances academic development with music, drama, and sport.
Notre Dame Senior School is an independent Catholic day school for girls aged 11 to 18, set within 26 acres of parkland in Cobham, Surrey. The school occupies Burwood House, a Grade II listed 18th-century manor house once owned by the Earl of Ellesmere. Founded by the Company of Mary Our Lady, it follows the educational philosophy of Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac. Facilities include a 370-seat professional-standard theatre, a heated indoor swimming pool, and an Innovation Hub for STEM studies. The curriculum is complemented by a diverse range of extracurricular activities in music, drama, and competitive sport.
Situated in Wadhurst, East Sussex, Sacred Heart School is an independent Catholic school for children in Key Stages 1 and 2. A member of the Independent Schools Association and the Catholic Independent Schools’ Conference, the school claims to focus on the quality of relationships and teaching within its community. Its grounds host various activities, including a range of clubs and an after-school provision known as Busy Bees. The school also provides Parent and Toddler mornings, fostering early connections with the local community in its rural village setting.
Worth School is a co-educational Catholic day and boarding school for pupils aged 11 to 18, set within 500 acres of West Sussex countryside near Turners Hill. The school is located on the historic Paddockhurst estate alongside Worth Abbey, a Benedictine monastery. Its ethos is guided by Benedictine values of community and service. Architectural highlights include the circular 1960s abbey and the modern Spencer Building. Facilities feature a professional-standard theatre, a golf course, and a dedicated Sixth Form centre. Pupils can study either A-Levels or the International Baccalaureate within a diverse extracurricular programme.