Is The Burgess Hill Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 18 December 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 29th of 40 secondary schools in West Sussex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are The Burgess Hill Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at The Burgess Hill Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 45.7 (England: 46.2). 47.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at The Burgess Hill Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at The Burgess Hill Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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The Burgess Hill Academy

Station Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9EA

Local ranking29th of 40 secondary schools in West Sussex

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1200

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 18 December 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 45.7 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 47.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 67.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 227

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 94.0%
Continued in education: 89.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 3.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1018
Boys: 481 (50%)
Girls: 475 (50%)
Capacity: 1200 (80% full)
SEND: 13.1%
FSM Eligible: 16.0%
EAL: 7.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.2%
SEN Support: 11.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 54.1
Budget per Pupil: £6,687/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 10.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 22.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 81.5%
White Other: 3.8%
Asian Bangladeshi: 2.4%
Asian Indian: 2.2%
Mixed Other: 2.1%
Black African: 1.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.4%
Asian Other: 1.4%

81.5%

White British

3.8%

White Other

2.4%

Asian Bangladeshi

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01444241691

office@theburgesshillacademy.org.uk

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Station Road

Burgess Hill, South East

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Administrative

URN: 142089
UKPRN: 10052495
Establishment No.: 4012
Trust: SUSSEX LEARNING TRUST

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