Hurstpierpoint College, Hassocks
Hurstpierpoint College is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Hassocks. It has an Anglican religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2023.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hurstpierpoint College in detail
Hurstpierpoint College in its own words
In its own words: "Hurstpierpoint College (known as Hurst) is a thriving co-educational day and boarding school for pupils from 4 to 18 years of age. The Hurst campus comprises a Junior Prep School (ages 4 to 11), Senior Prep School (ages 11 to 13), Senior School (ages 13 to 16) and Sixth Form (ages 16 to 18)."
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Hurst. We pride ourselves on offering a truly outstanding all-round education to all of our pupils: boys and girls, day and boarding. Many schools claim to get the best out of their pupils. At Hurst, I really believe that we do."
Coming up: an open day on Friday 13 November 2026, an open day on Saturday 14 November 2026, an open day on Friday 12 February 2027 and an open day on Saturday 20 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in West Sussex
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Hurstpierpoint College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 162 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 50% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 27% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 446 pupils (34%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hassocks Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 67 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
28 November 2023
Short Visit
27 June 2022
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
30 April 2019
Regulatory Compliance
26 April 2016
Intermediate (Boarding)
12 February 2013
Interim
1 January 2011
About
Hurstpierpoint College is a public school, located just north of the village of Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex. The College was founded in 1849 by Canon Nathaniel Woodard and is a member of the Woodard Corporation.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Hurstpierpoint College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby all-through school
Latest from Hurstpierpoint College
An Introduction to Oxbridge and Making A-level Choices
1 Oct 2026
Shell Belonging Afternoon
30 Sep 2026
Bishop Humphrey Southern Installed as Provost
28 Sep 2026
Hurstpierpoint College Named Best for Boarding by The Week
5 Sep 2026
From Hurst to Dragons’ Den
27 Aug 2026
85% GCSE Results Grades 9-7
20 Aug 2026
From Hurstpierpoint College's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Hurstpierpoint College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in West Sussex is 11 (the median across 337 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
1,311 pupils
1,355 places
44 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Hassocks
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hassocks
Across West Sussex council
Places available
9,806
Applications
8,765
Got 1st preference
87.5%
Got preferred school
97.6%
All secondary applications across West Sussex council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
446
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
34.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,311
Total Pupils
672
Boys
639
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Hurstpierpoint College
What are GCSE results like at Hurstpierpoint College?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Hurstpierpoint College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Hurstpierpoint College last inspected?
Hurstpierpoint College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2023.
How many pupils go to Hurstpierpoint College?
Hurstpierpoint College has around 1311 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Hurstpierpoint College?
Hurstpierpoint College is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Hurstpierpoint College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in West Sussex is 11 (the median across 337 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hurstpierpoint College?
Hurstpierpoint College is at College Lane, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9JS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)