Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital is a pupil referral unit in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, for children and young people aged 5 to 18.
- Ages 5–18
- 5 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 5
- Headteacher
- Mr Douglas Thomas (Head Teacher, Wsx Alternative Provision College)
- Opened
- 3 January 2006
- Free school meals
- 0% of pupils eligible
- Council
- West Sussex
- School reference (URN)
- 131189
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or West Sussex council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, November 2012; school remains Outstanding (February 2023)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in November 2012. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, February 2023).
Contact and getting there
Chalkhill, Princess Royal Hospital Site, Haywards Heath, RH16 4NQ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Warden Park Secondary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.9 miles
- Central Education Ltd Independent · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 2.4 miles
- West Sussex Alternative Provision College Alternative provision · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted: Good 2.6 miles
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Questions about Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital
How do I get a place at Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital?
Places at Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital are usually arranged by your child’s current school or West Sussex council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital take?
Aged 5 to 18, boys and girls.
What is Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in February 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital?
Chalkhill, Princess Royal Hospital Site, Haywards Heath, RH16 4NQ, in West Sussex.
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