The short version
Average GCSE results. Girls only.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.0 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.0
4.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.00
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
16% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 474
- Capacity
- 66%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Heather Cavanagh (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Keymer Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0EG
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Burgess Hill Girls?
Burgess Hill Girls currently has 474 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burgess Hill Girls take?
Burgess Hill Girls caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Burgess Hill Girls?
Burgess Hill Girls is in Burgess Hill, RH15 0EG, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burgess Hill Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, Burgess Hill Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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