Brighton College Prep Handcross is a happy and vibrant day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 2 to 13. We believe childhood is precious and want our pupils to enjoy this special time for as long as possible, within an environment that offers a wide range of stimulating opportunities for growth and development, both inside and outside the classroom.
Our school is purposeful, ambitious, forward-thinking and most importantly of all, it is kind. Set in 52 acres of idyllic countryside, we offer an exciting, bright and buzzing family school, where we are well known for our welcoming atmosphere, high academic standards, outstanding teaching and exceptional care for every child. We offer full, weekly and part-time boarding in our beautiful, home-from-home boarding house.
I would love to welcome you to our school so that you can see and feel the magic of Brighton College Prep Handcross for yourselves.
Jonnie Besley
Headmaster
We provide a superb, all-round education that stimulates, challenges and captivates young minds, with opportunities for every child to excel, both inside and outside the classroom. When children leave Brighton College Prep Handcross at the end of Year 8, they are confident, resilient, academically curious and - most importantly - kind.
Academic excellence is at the very heart of a Brighton College education. We have the highest expectations for pupils, in terms of personal progress and academic attainment. This is achieved by fostering in each pupil a love of learning, curiosity about the world around them, and a deep intrinsic motivation to be the very best version of themselves.
Brighton College Prep Handcross inspires a love of sport, performing arts, and creativity.
Specialist sports lessons begin in Reception, with weekly fixtures from Year 3, promoting inclusivity, competition, and sportsmanship. From Nursery, pupils participate in music, drama and dance. Every child has lessons in music and drama each week, with our specialist teachers.
Art is taught in a modern design centre with a wonderful showcase gallery and its own garden space for outside creative work. As well as painting and drawing, pupils enjoy pottery, sewing, textile and photography. Design Technology sees pupils discover different stages of the design process, and the various tools, materials and techniques that will turn their ideas into reality!
Boarding at Brighton College Prep Handcross is an incredibly special experience for each and every one of our pupils. Our supportive family environment promotes independence as well as a strong sense of belonging and assures our pupils that this is their home away from home.
From Year 4 (age 8), we offer a family-style boarding experience for either full, weekly or flexi boarders. We have a comprehensive bus service that picks up pupils from Sussex, Surrey and London. Our London service collects pupils from pick-up points across the city on a Monday morning and returns them on a Friday evening.
Within our beautiful boarding house, your child will make friends and memories that will last forever.
Top Co-Educational School in the UK
Parent Power Schools Guide
United Kingdom School of the Decade
Parent Power Schools Guide
Boarding School of the Year
School Awards
Boarding School of the Year
School Awards
Boarding House Extension and Refurbishment Award
Supporting Excellence Awards
Passionate about Sport
Muddy Stilettos Awards
Most Creative Learning Through Play
Muddy Stilettos Awards
Pre-Prep of the Year
Independent Schools of the Year Awards
The best way to experience what life is like at Brighton College Prep Handcross is to join us at an Open Morning, where you will have the chance to talk to pupils and teachers about what makes our school such a special place, and to ask any questions you might have.
We also offer Mini Owls Toddler Club for families interested in joining our Nursery or Reception classes. Sessions are held weekly in our Nursery during term time and provide the ideal opportunity for parents and children to explore our school. Please email registrar@handxpark.com if you are interested in joining.