Great Walstead School
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School information
| URN | 126135 |
| Local authority | West Sussex |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-13 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Christopher Calvey |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | RH16 2QL |
| Latest pupils | 299 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
East Mascalls Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2QL
www.greatwalstead.co.ukView local authority page1444483528| DfE number | 6203 |
| UKPRN | 10018789 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1944 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |