Great Walstead
“Kindness is the Walstead Way”
Great Walstead School is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 2 to 13, situated within 260 acres of woodland and parkland near Haywards Heath. Founded in 1925, the school moved to its current site in 1927 and is now a member of the Woodard Corporation. Its educational approach, known as the "Mud π" philosophy, emphasises outdoor learning and discovery. On-site facilities include a swimming pool, floodlit Astroturf, a drama studio, and a distinctive octagonal chapel. The school operates with a Christian ethos, focusing on the development of independent and engaged learners.
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Last updated on 10 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)
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Fees (Day Pupils)
Vs. National Average
-14.8%
Great Walstead's fees are 14.8% lower than the national average.
Vs. County Average
-3.1%
Great Walstead's fees are 3.1% lower than the county average.
Based on 23 schools in West Sussex and 259 nationally.
Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.
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Contact Information
Address
Great Walstead School, East Mascalls Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2QL
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