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Schools
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Cumnor House Sussex, Danehill
Muddy says: Smart new classrooms, a pioneering wellbeing programme, a strong scholarship record and parental inclusion tick a lot of boxes at Cumnor.
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Cottesmore School, Pease Pottage
Muddy says: This full boarding, family-feel co-ed, feeding major public schools, occupies a grand Victorian mansion with a surprisingly cosy interior.
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Brighton College, Brighton
Muddy says: Impressive new buildings and a 'be yourself' attitude, including LGBT positivity, are standouts at this school beyond its strong academic reputation.
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Great Walstead School, Lindfield
Muddy says: This Mid Sussex co-ed prep and pre-prep lets children be children. A pupil-run farm is part of its outdoorsy focus.
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Burgess Hill Girls, West Sussex
Muddy Says: A selective school for 'sparky' girls aged 2-18 that particularly excels in art, textiles and science.
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Eastbourne College
Muddy says: A major new wing has added exciting sports and arts facilities to this historic school in the heart of Eastbourne.
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St Andrew’s Prep, Eastbourne
Muddy says: This friendly seaside school works hard to equip children with free thinking skills and makes good use of its surrounding environment.
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Twyford Prep School, nr. Winchester, Hants
Muddy says: A cosy prep-school with an impressive curriculum that encourages creative and independent thinking.
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Edgeborough School, Farnham
Muddy says: a non-selective day and flexi boarding prep school set amid 50 acres of stunning countryside just out of Farnham.
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Dorset House School, Bury
Muddy says: A friendly family-feel co-ed prep and pre-prep school for 4-13-year-olds with flexi-boarding possible.
