The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 407
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 7.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Miss Sylvia White (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Birchwood Grove Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0DP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNewick House School
Special school · Very close
London Meed Community Primary School
Primary · 920m away
Woodlands Meed
Special school · 933m away
The Burgess Hill Academy
Secondary · 946m away
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Oak Tree Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Hambrook School
Independent · 1.6km away
My Choice School-Kestral House
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill's Ofsted rating?
Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill?
Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill currently has 407 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill take?
Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill?
Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill is in Burgess Hill, RH15 0DP, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill have a sixth form?
No, Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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