How many private schools are there in West Sussex?

There are 27 independent (private) schools in West Sussex listed on FindGreatSchools, covering prep, senior and all-through schools. Each listing links to a full profile with pupil numbers, demographics and inspection information where published.

What is the difference between an independent school and a private school?

Nothing — "independent school" and "private school" mean the same thing in the UK: a fee-paying school that operates outside local-authority control. Adding to the confusion, some of the oldest independent schools are traditionally known as "public schools".

Who inspects private schools in West Sussex?

Independent schools belonging to the Independent Schools Council are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted, while non-association independent schools are inspected by Ofsted. Where a school has a published Ofsted rating, we show it on its profile.

The best independent & private schools in West Sussex

Compare 27 independent and private schools in West Sussex: pupil numbers, school profiles and inspection ratings for every fee-paying school in the area.

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Atelier21 Future School

Educate U

Ardingly College

Brambletye School

Brighton College Prep Handcross

Burgess Hill Girls

Christ's Hospital

Cottesmore School

Dorset House School

Farlington School

Great Ballard School

Great Walstead School

Highfield School

Hurstpierpoint College

Lancing College

Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing

Oakwood School

Our Lady of Sion School

Pennthorpe School

Rikkyo School-in-England

Seaford College

Shoreham College

Slindon College

The Prebendal School

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