The Burgess Hill Academy
URN: 142089 • Burgess Hill RH15 9EA
Overview
- Name
- The Burgess Hill Academy
- URN
- 142089
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karen Clinton (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01444241691
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Station Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9EA
Summary
The Burgess Hill Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, with a current enrolment of 1,018 students and a capacity of 1,200. The academy is committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment, where the motto "Believe in your best" encourages students to strive for excellence both academically and personally. The dedicated staff focus on the individual abilities of each student, promoting a culture of achievement and exemplary behaviour.
The curriculum at The Burgess Hill Academy is designed to inspire a love of learning, with an emphasis on innovative teaching methods. Students are provided with a dynamic educational experience that includes a strong focus on reading and academic success. The academy also prioritises student wellbeing, offering high-quality pastoral care to support students throughout their educational journey.
In addition to academic achievements, The Burgess Hill Academy actively engages with the local community, exemplified by student participation in initiatives such as the Youth Council. Recent highlights include significant improvements in GCSE results, showcasing the academy's commitment to academic excellence and community involvement.
The curriculum at The Burgess Hill Academy is designed to inspire a love of learning, with an emphasis on innovative teaching methods. Students are provided with a dynamic educational experience that includes a strong focus on reading and academic success. The academy also prioritises student wellbeing, offering high-quality pastoral care to support students throughout their educational journey.
In addition to academic achievements, The Burgess Hill Academy actively engages with the local community, exemplified by student participation in initiatives such as the Youth Council. Recent highlights include significant improvements in GCSE results, showcasing the academy's commitment to academic excellence and community involvement.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Paul's Catholic College (76.1)
- St Paul's Catholic College (72.0)
- Oakmeeds Community College (50.2)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 1018
- Boys
- 525
- Girls
- 493
- FSM %
- 15.90
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1018 | 525 | 493 | 1200 | 15.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1081 | 551 | 530 | 1200 | 15.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1036 | 506 | 530 | 1200 | 14.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1036 | 506 | 530 | 1200 | 14.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 949 | 461 | 488 | 1200 | 12.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 885 | 436 | 449 | 1200 | 8.70 |
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