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OpenSecondaryURN 142089

The Burgess Hill Academy

Academy sponsor led · Burgess Hill · RH15 9EA

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

956

Local authority

West Sussex

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

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

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, 956 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 15.9%.

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

Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
142089

Location

Address
Station Road
Postcode
RH15 9EA
Town
Burgess Hill
County
West Sussex
Local authority
West Sussex
District
Mid Sussex
Constituency
Mid Sussex
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
956
Boys / girls
481 / 475
School capacity
1,200
Capacity fill
956 / 1,200 (80%)
Free school meals
15.9%
FSM pupils
152
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Governance
Academy trust: UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
University of Brighton

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Karen Clinton
Telephone
01444241691
Website
www.theburgesshillacademy.org.uk

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Ofsted information

Inspection data is separate from GIAS establishment records.

  • Unknown date — Some aspects not as strong (Report)