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St Paul's Catholic College

Academy converter · Burgess Hill · RH15 8GA

Ages 11–18 · 1,160 pupils · West Sussex

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Attainment 8

56.8

Overall absence

6.5%

Admissions demand

1.35 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-02-28

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.53
−20+2
Attainment 856.8
English & maths grade 5+66%
English & maths grade 4+85%
EBacc entry76%

EBacc APS: 5.3

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)15.4%
Unauthorised2.0%
Authorised absence
4.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.3%
Enrolments in measure
928

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.35 · Competitive

1st preferences

241

Places offered

178

1st-preference offers

175

Total preferences (any rank)
619
Preferred offers (top 3)
178
Applications from outside LA
41
Offers to outside-LA applicants
18
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill110%

1,160 pupils · 1,050 places

Pupils on roll
1,160
Boys / girls
601 / 559
School capacity
1,050
Capacity fill
1,160 / 1,050 (110%)
Free school meals
8.4%
FSM pupils
77
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Arundel and Brighton
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BOSCO CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
BOSCO CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Bosco Catholic Education Trust
Headteacher
Mr Rob Carter

Location

Address
Jane Murray Way
Postcode
RH15 8GA
Town
Burgess Hill
County
West Sussex
Local authority
West Sussex
District
Mid Sussex
Constituency
Mid Sussex
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, 1,160 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 8.4%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Arundel and Brighton.

Open schools in Burgess Hill
13
Secondary schools in Burgess Hill
2
Academies among open schools in Burgess Hill
31% (4)
Open schools in RH15
13
Secondary in RH15
2
Open schools in West Sussex LA
338
Secondary in West Sussex LA
37

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Burgess HillNear RH15

  • The Burgess Hill Academy

    Ofsted: Some aspects not as strong

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Burgess Hill · RH15 9EA · West Sussex

    Ages 11–16

    • Att840.4
    • P8-0.5
    • EM5+39%
    • Absence10.6%

    1.4 miles away

  • Warden Park Secondary Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Haywards Heath · RH17 5DP · West Sussex

    Ages 11–16

    • Att854.1
    • P80.3
    • EM5+60%
    • Absence7.6%

    2.8 miles away

  • Southway Junior School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Burgess Hill · RH15 9SU · West Sussex

    Ages 7–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM16.3%

    0.6 miles away

  • The Gattons Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Burgess Hill · RH15 9SL · West Sussex

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM10.8%
    • Demand0.92

    0.6 miles away

  • Sheddingdean Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Burgess Hill · RH15 8JT · West Sussex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM17.1%
    • Demand1.14

    1.0 miles away

  • Hambrook School

    Other independent special school

    Burgess Hill · RH15 8HY · West Sussex

    Ages 5–18

    1.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Rob Carter
Telephone
01444873898
Website
http://www.stpaulscatholiccollege.co.uk

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