Address: Lewes Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3PD
Website: brambletye.co.uk
Founded: 1919
Pupils: 256, coed aged 2-13
Fees: £4,095-£13,670 per term
Head: Will Brooks
Religious Affiliation: Church of England
Entrance Procedure: Non-selective; interview with head
School Visits: Termly open mornings, with private tours also available. Next open day Friday 9 October
Contact: 01342 321004 or [email protected]
Curriculum
Brambletye combines a strong academic foundation with an innovative interdisciplinary curriculum, encouraging pupils to make meaningful connections across subjects through creative, thematic learning. The school’s ‘wilder learning’ approach brings lessons into its magnificent natural surroundings, while digital skills are developed purposefully and responsibly. Oracy is equally central, nurturing confident, articulate and empathetic young people who can communicate, collaborate and make their voices heard.
Sport & The Arts
Sport and the arts are central to life at Brambletye. Pupils enjoy daily games, PE and a wealth of cocurricular opportunities, with an elite athlete development programme for those seeking to excel. The school’s 140-acre grounds and outstanding facilities provide an exceptional sporting environment. In the arts, the 300-seat theatre, opened by Dame Judi Dench, hosts ambitious productions, while specialist teaching in drama, music and art nurtures confidence, creativity and excellence from nursery to year eight.
Pastoral Care
Pastoral care is woven into daily life at Brambletye and underpinned by its guiding value, ‘be kind’. Staff believe children thrive when they feel secure, understood and supported. Knowing each child well allows the school to provide thoughtful, individual care, with teachers, house staff, boarding teams and support staff working closely together. Regular opportunities to talk and reflect ensure pupils feel valued, heard and confident to grow.
Exit Destinations
Brambletye pupils progress to leading senior schools including Eton, Harrow, Brighton and Sevenoaks. In 2026, a record 55 percent gained scholarships in academic, art, sport, drama, music and all-rounder disciplines.
Head’s Philosophy
To teach children how to think, not what to learn. Grounded in kindness, we spark creativity, foster confidence without arrogance, and cultivate ‘givers’. Giving pupils space to enjoy childhood while unlocking their passions builds the lifelong character and skills to thrive anywhere.