Brighton College Prep Handcross

London Road, Handcross, RH17 6HF

Independent school for ages 2–14 in Handcross. Mixed intake, Christian ethos.

Brighton College Prep Handcross is a selective mixed independent prep school near Haywards Heath, West Sussex, serving ages 2 to 14. It has nursery classes and boarding, and its ISI inspection in December 2025 found standards and safeguarding standards met.

The school describes itself as a happy, vibrant day and boarding school set in 52 acres of Sussex countryside. It says pupils can board full time, weekly or part time, and highlights sport, performing arts, music, drama and creativity.

Ages 2–14 · All-through

431 pupils · On roll

Independent school · Mixed

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