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Great Walstead School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Great Walstead School is an other independent not applicable school in Haywards Heath, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 2-13, with 299 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-13

Age range

299

Pupils

450

Capacity

66%

Fill rate

Great Walstead School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Great Walstead School?

The catchment area for Great Walstead School is the geographic zone West Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Great Walstead School is managed by West Sussex and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find West Sussex catchment area documents →

Great Walstead School: 450 places, 66% filled: places available

Great Walstead School has a published admission number of 450 places. 299 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 66%. At 66% full, the school currently has headroom below its 450 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

West Sussex publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. West Sussex Council school admissions (official) →

Great Walstead School: School Information

Full address
East Mascalls Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, RH16 2QL
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-13 years
Religious character
Christian
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
126135

Other Not applicable Schools in Haywards Heath

If Great Walstead School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Haywards Heath are the next closest alternatives.

Other Christian Schools in West Sussex

Great Walstead School shares its religious character with these Christian schools across West Sussex. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Great Walstead School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Great Walstead School

What is the catchment area for Great Walstead School?

The catchment area for Great Walstead School is the geographic zone West Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Great Walstead School oversubscribed?

Great Walstead School has a capacity of 450 places and currently has 299 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.

What is the admissions policy for Great Walstead School?

Great Walstead School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Great Walstead School cover?

Great Walstead School is a not applicable school in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 2-13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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