The Burgess Hill Academy, Burgess Hill
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2019 inspection — up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
15.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
158 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
24.9
Avg class size
27
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
956 pupils
1,200 capacity
244 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Burgess Hill
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Burgess Hill
Admissions Demand - West Sussex
Places available
9,742
Applications
8,914
Got 1st preference
87.8%
Got preferred school
97.4%
Secondary admissions across West Sussex (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.98643%
Overall absence
22.22222%
Persistent absence
1,044
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Burgess Hill Academy
London Meed Community Primary School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill
The Gattons Infant School
Southway Junior School
Sheddingdean Community Primary School
Oak Tree Primary School
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