Burfield Academy
URN: 140384 • Hailsham BN27 2PH
Overview
- Name
- Burfield Academy
- URN
- 140384
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open, but proposed to close
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Trust
- STEP ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Danielle King (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01323819309
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Marshfoot Lane, Hailsham BN27 2PH
Summary
Burfield Academy, located in Hailsham, East Sussex, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrollment of 158 pupils, out of a total capacity of 210. The school is committed to enhancing the educational experiences and life chances of all children, reflecting its ethos of moral responsibility in making a positive difference. With a focus on community and inclusivity, Burfield Academy aims to foster a supportive environment for learning.
The curriculum at Burfield Academy is designed to be context-aware and progressive, ensuring that students develop a strong foundation across all primary subjects. The school emphasizes the importance of nurturing outstanding knowledge and skills in its pupils, preparing them for future academic challenges.
As part of the STEP Community, Burfield Academy engages with families and the local community, promoting a collaborative approach to education. The school actively encourages parental involvement and strives to keep families informed through various communication channels, including social media. For more information, visit their website at [burfieldacademy.org](https://burfieldacademy.org/).
The curriculum at Burfield Academy is designed to be context-aware and progressive, ensuring that students develop a strong foundation across all primary subjects. The school emphasizes the importance of nurturing outstanding knowledge and skills in its pupils, preparing them for future academic challenges.
As part of the STEP Community, Burfield Academy engages with families and the local community, promoting a collaborative approach to education. The school actively encourages parental involvement and strives to keep families informed through various communication channels, including social media. For more information, visit their website at [burfieldacademy.org](https://burfieldacademy.org/).
Useful links
- Governor Information (governance)
- Pupil Representation (sen)
- Absence Reporting (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- 20 Oct Half Term Break (calendar)
- Nursery Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Welcome to Thornton Grove Academy! School News / 5 Sep What a fantastic start to the new school year! The children have come in full of energy a (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- STEP ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 158
- Boys
- 73
- Girls
- 85
- FSM %
- 31.00
- Open date
- 2015-09-01
- Close date
- 2025-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-01-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 158 | 73 | 85 | 210 | 31.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 166 | 84 | 82 | 210 | 33.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 200 | 100 | 100 | 210 | 33.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 200 | 100 | 100 | 210 | 33.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 177 | 93 | 84 | 210 | 31.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 151 | 80 | 71 | 210 | 25.20 |
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