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Brighton College Prep Handcross
Independent school · West Sussex
| Address | London Road, Handcross, Haywards Heath, RH17 6HF |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–14 |
| Pupils | 443 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Phone | 01444400526 |
| Website | https://www.brightoncollegeprephandcross.co.uk/ |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Tue 1 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Thu 10 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Thu 11 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 5 Jan 2027, Fri 12 Feb 2027
Half terms start in the afternoon of the day stated (15:20/16:20/17:00); terms end around 12:00-12:40. 12 Feb 2027 INSET is a Brighton College Family of Schools (FOS) day. Headmaster's Tea Fri 28 Aug 2026.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Wed 1 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 10 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 4 Jan 2028 | Thu 10 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Thu 16 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 10 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Wed 5 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Wed 25 Aug 2027, Thu 26 Aug 2027, Fri 27 Aug 2027, Tue 31 Aug 2027, Fri 11 Feb 2028, Fri 17 Mar 2028
Half terms start in the afternoon of the day stated. 25 Aug 2027 INSET is for new staff.
Admissions
Apply online with payment to register interest in a year group (not a guarantee of a place). Prep applicants (Years 3-8) attend an Assessment Morning with informal Maths, English and Non-Verbal Reasoning assessments, possibly followed by a Taster Day or boarding overnight stay; Nursery and Pre-Prep children attend a Taster Session. Offers follow; accept with the Acceptance Form and a refundable deposit.
- Assessment Morning: informal Maths, English and Non-Verbal Reasoning (Years 3-8)
- Taster Day or overnight stay
- Taster Session (Nursery and Pre-Prep)
Open events: Whole School Open Morning Sat 23 Jan 2027
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.