Location & Getting There
Scholarships Available
Types Available
✓Senior School Scholarships — 40% of Year 8 pupils awarded scholarships to senior schools in academic, art, photography, drama, music, sport, design technology, and millennium disciplines
💡 Scholarship amounts and bursary likelihood analysis are in the Full Deep Report.
Merit-based Scholarships
Key facts
Ages
(Co-ed)
Inspectorate
ISI
What Makes This School Different
Be Trewe ethos and values framework
Sport for All programme
National Athletes programme (Sussex coun
Golf Club and annual Golf Competition
Mini Owls Toddler Club
Clubs & Activities
Cricket ClubRugbyNetballAthletics clubsFootball tournamentsBe Trewe festivalsHockey programmeSwimming squad trainingWater poloLifesaving+8 more
Academic Results
Admissions
| Entry point | Assessment | Assessment date | Registration deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery (Age 2+) | Taster Session | — | — |
| Reception and Pre-Prep (Ages 4-7) | Taster Session | — | — |
| Years 3-8 (Prep School) | Assessment Morning in Maths, English, Non-Verbal Reasoning; followed by Taster Day | — | — |
How to apply
- Step 1: Enquire with Registrar
- Step 2: Complete online application form and payment
- Step 3: Attend Assessment Morning (Years 3-8) or Taster Session (Nursery/Pre-Prep)
- Step 4: Receive offer and submit Acceptance Form with deposit
What you'll need to submit
- Online application form
- Application fee
Open events
- Open Morning — Saturday 3 October 2026 (Whole School)
- Mini Owls Toddler Club — weekly sessions during term time
Admissions contact: Lisa Taylor, Deputy Head and Registrar; 01444 400526 option 1; [email protected]
Prep school ages 2-13. Assessment includes informal assessments in Maths, English, Non-Verbal Reasoning. Personal tours available by arrangement.
Why Families Choose
- Sport
Student Demographics
School Type
co-ed
Sports Programme
21
teams across 1 sports
Signature Sports
CricketFootballHockeyNetballAthletics
Teams by Sport
Netball
21
teams
Also Offered
AthleticsCricketFootballHockeyRugbySwimmingTennisBadmintonVolleyballGymnasticsDanceLacrosseWater PoloLifesavingGolf
Facilities
11 cricket pitchesCricket nets (indoor and outdoor)Rugby pitchesFootball pitchesFull-size all-weather astroturf pitchAthletic trackTennis courtsNetball courtsHeated 4-lane swimming poolClimbing wall
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the admissions office at Handcross Park School directly for current fee information.