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A charming, happy prep where children are ‘known and seen’. Suits children willing to give everything a go and families who aren’t fazed by modest on-site facilities and who value character and kindness.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 224 ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- £12,705 - £17,460 pa
- Local authority
- West Sussex County Council
- Area guides
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Headteacher
Head
Mrs Francesca Milling
Since 2023, Francesca Milling, previously deputy head and before that, head of PSHEE. BSc in food science and microbiology from Plymouth; MA in education from Brighton. Started her career in the state system before coming here a decade ago when it
Entrance
Non-selective, if the school can cope with a child’s needs. Main entry points are nursery and pre-school (2+), reception and year 7, but school will take children into any year where there are spaces. Cognitive ability tests (CAT) for entry into y
- Open days
- October, February and May
Exit
Nearly all (85 per cent in 2024) to Lancing College; just three elsewhere. Wells Cathedral School, Roedean, Worth, Eastbourne College, Seaford College, Hurstpierpoint College, Brighton College, Christ’s Hospital and The Towers sometimes feature. V
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Teaching & learning
Learning support & SEN
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review
MOBILE PHONES AND DEVICES THAT CONNECT TO THE INTERNET Pupils are not allowed to have mobile phones or devices that connect to the Internet in school. However, some pupils need a mobile phone for their journey to and from school; in this situation the device must be switched off and handed in to the member of staff on the school gate or to a member of the office staff on arrival at school. They will be safely stored in the school office during the school day. Children in Years 4 to 8 may wear a pedometer or an i-watch to school should they wish but this must not be a device which can connect to the Internet. For safeguarding reasons, it is strictly forbidden for pupils to take photographs of other pupils in school uniform on their journeys to and from school.
Pupils
Money matters
Bursaries and scholarships at the year 7 entry stage. Families must apply via the College.
- Fee information
- £12,705 - £17,460 pa
Our view
It's hard not to be drawn to the positivity, charm and overall happiness of this thriving prep. We were swept straight into the weekly whole-school assembly, delivered by the school’s green team – articulate and confident young presenters watched
The last word
A charming, happy prep where children are ‘known and seen’. Suits children willing to give everything a go and families who aren’t fazed by modest on-site facilities and who value character and kindness.
