The short version
Average GCSE results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.6
0.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
26%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 175 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 76 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,018
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 15.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Karen Clinton
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Station Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodlands Meed
Special school · Very close
London Meed Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 430m away
Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill
Primary · 946m away
Newick House School
Special school · 951m away
Hambrook School
Independent · 1.1km away
The Gattons Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Southway Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Burgess Hill Academy a selective school?
No. The Burgess Hill Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Burgess Hill Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Burgess Hill Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Burgess Hill Academy?
The Burgess Hill Academy currently has 1,018 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Burgess Hill Academy take?
The Burgess Hill Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Burgess Hill Academy?
The Burgess Hill Academy is in Burgess Hill, RH15 9EA, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Burgess Hill Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Burgess Hill Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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