Exciting news for Brookleigh!
June 2026 - Planning Consent Granted for Brookleigh Primary School
Plans for Brookleigh Primary School have received unanimous planning approval at Mid Sussex District Council's District Planning Committee on 28 May 2026.
The new school, located to the east of Isaacs Lane, will provide 420 student places, alongside a 52-place nursery and a 16-place Special Support Centre. As a two-form entry school, it will support two classes per year group.
This marks a proud first for Homes England as master developer, directly delivering new school places for the Brookleigh community.
The proposals have been shaped through extensive collaboration with stakeholders and the local community, following the principles set out in the Revised Brookleigh Design Guide. The result is a thoughtfully designed school that combines educational excellence with strong civic identity and sustainable design.
Positioned within the emerging Eastern Neighbourhood Centre, the school will play a key role in strengthening the wider Brookleigh masterplan - enhancing connectivity, public spaces and local character.
Every aspect of the scheme has been carefully considered, from building orientation and materiality to landscaping and accessibility, ensuring the school promotes well-being, safeguarding and educational attainment for future generations.
Importantly, the project also supports West Sussex County Council’s Net Zero Carbon ambitions, delivering an energy-efficient and environmentally responsible facility designed for long-term resilience.
Brookleigh Primary School represents more than just a new educational building - it sets a benchmark for high-quality, sustainable placemaking and creates a lasting community asset for generations to come.