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OpenURN 131182

West Sussex Alternative Provision College

Pupil referral unit · Burgess Hill · RH15 8RE

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Age range

Ages 5–16

Pupils

254

Local authority

West Sussex

Age range

Ages 5–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • 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 pupil referral unit, Ages 5–16, in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, 254 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school. Free school meals: 65.7%.

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

Nearby 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
Pupil referral unit
Age range
5–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
131182

Location

Address
Cuckfield Road
Postcode
RH15 8RE
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

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
254
Boys / girls
181 / 73
School capacity
292
Capacity fill
254 / 292 (87%)
Free school meals
65.7%
FSM pupils
167
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Pupil referral unit

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Doug Thomas
Telephone
01444232771
Website
www.apcollege.co.uk

Official links

Ofsted information

Inspection data is separate from GIAS establishment records.

  • Unknown date — School remains Good (Report)