Any black families living in Horsham?

[MrsUB24]

Hi Black Mumsnetters,

Looking to move out of London (East). DH works down in West Sussex and want to move that way, specifically to Horsham/Haywards Heath/Burgess Hill as I have heard good things about schools particularly in Horsham. DDs currently in primary but I am particularly thinking about secondary schools as don't want to have to move again for those when they start in about 3 years.

I want to strike the right balance between diversity so much girls don't stick out like a sore thumb at school but also want to be in the right place for us so I am not expecting little London. Bigger place, more space, alright local amenities, low crime, zero/low racist incidents. We aren't fussy. We generally lead a quiet life but I am not sure I want village living per se.

Been looking at Horsham, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath....does anyone have any thoughts on any of those areas? Where to go that we will at least bump into people who look like us fairly often?

Budget in the 500/600 region. Ideally 4 bed.

Please help. Thinking about this is weighing me down a bit. Or am I worrying for nothing?

Hi @fundsandfrolics
i’ll really love to hear about your daughter’s experience at Reigate Grammar. My daughter has just received an offer and I have a lot to learn about Co-Ed’s as we’ve been at a GDST school since nursery.
we also have offers from 6 other schools but Reigate Grammar and Guildford High School are our top runners for now.

i have quite a long list of questions but don’t want to overwhelm you.
but top on my list are:
boy-girl dynamics. Are the most boys rude or disruptive in class?

Are there girls who’ve struggled to find their place? What made the difference between those who thrived vs those who struggled?

would you say a quiet child is more or less likely to thrive?

how do the experiences of scholars vary from those of no -scholars?