ADMISSIONS
EMPOWERING THE FUTURE GENERATION
Greenfields Day & Boarding School, offers a unique and comprehensive private education experience, with a curriculum that is designed to ignite curiosity, an environment that enables students to advance and a place where the next generation of entrepreneurs, scientists, humanitarians, artists, and explorers can grow and thrive.
The Process
How to apply
01
Get in touch
Contact our admissions team by phone or email. We’ll answer any initial questions and arrange a time to visit the school.
02
come and see us
Come and experience Greenfields School for yourself. Meet our teachers and students, explore the campus and classrooms, and discover what makes school life at Greenfields so distinctive.
03
registration
After you have had a chance to visit us, we will invite you to complete our Registration Form to progress your application. On receipt of this and the (non-refundable) Registration Fee, we will progress to organising a Trial Day.
04
trial day
Every child will be invited to join us for a Trial Day. It’s a relaxed opportunity for your child to experience a typical school day, meet other children and teachers, and get a real feel for life at the school.
final stage
offer of acceptance
Following the Trial Day, we hope to be in a position to offer a place, subject to availability. Your child’s application will be reviewed by our headmaster who will review the full registration for all new children.
Key information
Everything you need to know
International Students
boarding school
Information for families joining us from overseas, including EFL support, boarding options, and UK visa guidance.
Fees & Finance
school Fees
Day and boarding fees, payment terms, and information about bursaries and scholarships available to eligible families.
Open Days
Upcoming open days
Our open days give families the chance to explore the school, meet the team, and ask any questions in a relaxed setting.
Frequently asked questions
About Our Admissions
How many pupils are there in the school?
Approximately 180.
What are the class sizes?
Maximum 16 in Infant and Juniors, maximum of 20 in Seniors but these usually smaller. If we have more than 16 children in a class in Lower or Seniors, then we normally add another teacher.
How many boarders do you have?
Approximately 35 currently.
What ages of pupils do you have at Greenfields?
We accept children from age 2 to 18 years old.
We have Nursery and Reception classes (Early Years Foundation Stage).
Year 1 to Year 6 is the Infants and Juniors.
Years 7 through to Year 11 are the classes in the Senior School.
Years 12 and 13 make up our Sixth Form in the Senior School.
At what age can children start in Boarding?
Children must be 11 years old or in Year 6 or above.
Where are most of the children from?
At Greenfields we have children not just from the UK but Russia, France, Japan, Italy, Israel, Spain, Nigeria, India, China and so on.
Can my child start at any time during the school year?
Yes, children can enrol at any time during the school year. Simply contact the Admissions Office to find out more.
When was the school founded?
The school was founded in 1981.
What is the school's connection with Mr Hubbard?
Greenfields is a non-denominational school, we have children and staff from many different religions and creeds, or none at all. We are licensed to use a method of study, called Study Technology (tools for learning) and this is how we teach the children how to learn for application. This Study Technology was developed by an award-winning Educator and Humanitarian, Mr Hubbard. The students take courses on how to use a how to learn, how to use a dictionary, understanding grammar etc.
This gives them the ability to be able to learn anything that they want to. We use this method of study because it works. The school is licensed by Applied Scholastics International and is approved to use Mr Hubbard’s technology on study.
What is Study Technology?
Essentially it teaches students how to learn. The focus is on the student being able to learn any subject and to be able to apply what he has learnt for life.
Which sports activities do you do?
We have football, basketball, tennis, netball, volleyball, rounders, cross country running, hockey and athletics, horse-riding, sailing and more. We take the school bus to the local sports centre for swimming and the gym although we do have plans for a new gym with the new land we recently purchased. The school also organises a ski trip in the February half term each year.
My child is very bright and I wonder what happens if he is finishing work ahead of the rest of the class?
Each child works at his/her own pace and has an individual programme in many subjects. They are carefully monitored and frequently assessed to make sure they fully understand one topic before moving to the next. They move ahead as fast as they like, or can. No child will be held back to wait for others.
My child struggles in certain subjects – how do you make sure he doesn’t fall behind?
Each child works at his or her own pace and has an individual programme. Due to the small class sizes, we can monitor each child’s progress closely and by regular assessments, we can support each child’s needs. Extra one to one tuition is available if needed.
Is there a school bus?
Yes, the school bus routes are: Ashhurst Wood, Sharpthorne, Turners Hill, Crawley Bus Station, Three Bridges, Copthorne, Crawley Down, Felbridge, East Grinstead and Forest Row. This is paid termly. There is a bus mornings and afternoons.
What are the school term dates?
For more information on the school calendar, click here.
If we have questions about the school / our child what can we do?
You are very welcome to visit, call or email the school at any time or to make an appointment with the class teacher or the Executive Head. Communication between the parents and the school is very important.
What is the admissions procedure?
Please refer to the Admissions Process page to see the steps to take.
Is the school inspected?
Yes, the Independent Schools Inspectorate inspect us, as they do all private schools. For the latest report, click here.
How long is the school day?
The nursery is open between 9 am and 3.00 pm. You can book morning sessions, afternoon sessions and/or full days.
Reception, Infants and Juniors begin at 9 am and finish at 3 pm. There are after school clubs every day from 3 pm to 4 pm at an additional cost.
Senior School begins at 8.50 am and finishes at 3:15 pm. On Thursday and Friday there are after school clubs which run until 4.15 pm.
Do you have dance and music lessons?
Yes, these are paid for independently with the appropriate teacher and are reasonably priced. Our dancers also take recognised dance examinations and perform in many dance festivals and events.
What about lunches?
We have in-house caterers who cook breakfast, lunch and dinner for the boarders and lunch for day students. For day students, lunch is paid termly or by the purchase of a single lunch ticket and is optional – packed lunches can be brought in if preferred. There is a delicious well-balanced menu of food on offer for all the children from Reception on up. We cater to students who have food allergies or require Vegetarian, Halal, etc.
Where can I buy the school uniform?
The school uniform can be purchased from the school. You can alternatively buy certain items in stores but some garments are required to have the school logo.
If you have any questions not answered here, or would like to know more, who should I contact?
Please contact Admissions here.
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