The Burgess Hill Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in West Sussex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Burgess Hill Academy.

Burgess Hill, RH159EA Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
44.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.46
English & Maths grade 4+ %
54.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 59.9%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
1 May 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Station Road
Burgess Hill, RH159EA
Phone
1444241691
Website
theburgesshillacademy.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142089
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Station Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9EA
Website
www.theburgesshillacademy.org.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1,200 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,081
Free School Meals
15.8% (171 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
31.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
180
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,081 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Believe in Your Best"

Achieving Ambitions Working Together Delivering Excellence Nurturing Potential

Head Teacher's Message

Principal Karen Clinton welcomes families, highlighting an innovative curriculum, strong pastoral care, leadership opportunities, and the motto 'Believe in Your Best'.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Basketball Girls Indoor Cricket Netball Singing Singspiration Voice in a Million Concert Band Musical Theatre Art and Photography Club LGBTQ+ Group Game Club Maths Homework Help Drop-In

Sports

Basketball Girls Indoor Cricket Netball

Facilities

Large hall and stage Drama Studio Sports Hall Gym Classrooms Outside grounds Car Park All Weather 3G playing surface

Curriculum Highlights

Learning Journeys Art and Photography - KS3 Art, Photography and Textiles - KS4 Biology Chemistry Design Technology Drama English Food Technology French Geography Health and Social Care History IT Maths Music PE Personal Development Physics Spanish

SEND Provision

The Haven; Reach Curriculum.

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