The Burgess Hill Academy
Burgess Hill, RH15 9EA · West Sussex · secondary school
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27th of 38 secondary schools in West Sussex we can score, 40 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 796 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 4.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 47.1 · 56 | 30% | 1.67 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.46 · 18 | 25% | 0.44 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.7 · 48 | 10% | 0.48 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Burgess Hill Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.6, matching the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.46 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 956 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific measures are in place to raise attainment in English and maths? How does the school ensure that the current Good Ofsted rating is maintained?
What Ofsted said about The Burgess Hill Academy
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that aspects of the school’s work “may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection,” triggering a future graded inspection. Despite this, pupils are described as “happy and welcoming,” with staff committed to an “ambitious and inclusive school experience.” The report notes a “positive culture” is being instilled, though challenges remain in behaviour and attendance.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a “broad and balanced curriculum” with “strong” relationships between staff and learners.
- The school supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “effectively overall,” identifying needs accurately.
- Careers education is “strong” and well-supported by employers, preparing pupils well for the future.
- Governance provides “strong oversight and challenge,” and staff appreciate care regarding their well-being.
Areas to improve
- The reading strategy is not fully implemented; the school must prioritise its new programme to address gaps for “weakest readers” promptly.
- Curriculum development is not yet embedded across all areas; teaching standards vary, and staff must address misconceptions “consistently swiftly enough.”
- High rates of suspension and absence persist among a minority of pupils; the school must refine pastoral approaches to improve attitudes and reduce disruptions.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.4 |
| 2024/25 | 44.6 |
| 2025/26 | 45.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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