Headstart
With just 47 pupils on its roll, Headstart is a notably small independent school in Battle, East Sussex. Its size places it among the more intimate settings a family might consider, where pupils are likely to be known individually rather than as part of a large cohort. The school is co-educational and non-denominational, taking pupils from age 11 and offering entry at the 11+ stage. It is overseen by Head Mr Scott and inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
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Teaching & academics
Headstart admits pupils at 11 via the 11+, so families should expect an assessed entry point. Its small scale means teaching groups are likely to be modest in size, which can suit children who benefit from close attention.
Head · Mr Scott
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A small, mixed independent in Battle for families who value an intimate setting over the scale of a larger school.
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Headstart 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.