SchoolScoresThe Burgess Hill Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of SUSSEX LEARNING TRUST
Station Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9EA
01444 241691 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 1 May 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 December 2024: Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
158 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
West Sussex comparisons use the 21 of its 41 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 20 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 19th highest of 21 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 17% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 81% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 19th highest of 21 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 23% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 84% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 20th highest of 21 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 13% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 76% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 57 parents whose child had been bullied 20th highest of 21 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 15% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 35% | 49% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 126 parents who had raised a concern 20th highest of 21 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 24% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 72% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 56 parents of children with SEND 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 11% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 36% | 59% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 20th highest of 21 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 14% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56%said yes | 80% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 16%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. West Sussex figures pool parents at the West Sussex schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
209 pupils in this year group.
48% — 2 points above the West Sussex average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48% | 46% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 44.6 | 46.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
175 pupils in this year group.
94% — about the same as the West Sussex average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 94% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 6% | 26% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 17% | 20% | 13% |
| Further education college | 63% | 41% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 94% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in West Sussex. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 239 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 102 |
| Of those, offered a place | 102 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 279 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.5 · 2026: 0.4
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 20th highest of 40 state secondary schools in West Sussex. Higher than 19% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.0% | 17.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 40th highest of 40 state secondary schools in West Sussex. Higher than 10% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.2% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 37th highest of 40 state secondary schools in West Sussex. Higher than 35% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9% | 16.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 24th highest of 40 state secondary schools in West Sussex. Higher than 35% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.6% | 11.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 32nd lowest of 40 state secondary schools in West Sussex. Lower than 24% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.0% | 8.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 17th lowest of 40 state secondary schools in West Sussex. Lower than 56% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 22.2% | 23.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 34th lowest of 40 state secondary schools in West Sussex. Lower than 23% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 30.3 | 16.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 33rd lowest of 40 state secondary schools in West Sussex. Lower than 25% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.5% | 5.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.17% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 33rd highest of 40 state secondary schools in West Sussex. Higher than 29% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.8 | 17.0 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 27th highest of 40 state secondary schools in West Sussex. Higher than 35% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.2 | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 31st highest of 40 state secondary schools in West Sussex. Higher than 11% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 6.7% | 12.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Burgess Hill Girls 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 52% A*/A at A level
- St Paul's Catholic College 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 64% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hurstpierpoint College 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 60% A*/A at A level
- Downlands Community School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 66% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Burgess Hill Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Burgess Hill Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 1 May 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 December 2024, Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
How did The Burgess Hill Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 48% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 3 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend The Burgess Hill Academy?
56% of the 158 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend The Burgess Hill Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Burgess Hill Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 102 families put The Burgess Hill Academy as their first choice for 239 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 102 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142089.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.