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The Burgess Hill Academy

State school · Burgess Hill, RH15 9EA
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,018 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,018 ·
Local authority
West Sussex County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Karen Clinton

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Southway Junior School 28 %
Manor Field Primary School 21 %
London Meed Community Primary School 20 %
Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill 15 %
Sheddingdean Community Primary School 7 %
Other 7 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
39.2%
LA avg.
45.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
54
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.5 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,018
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Station Road
Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 9EA
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Telephone: 01444 241691

Email: office@oakmeeds.w-sussex.sch.uk

Website: http://www.theburgesshillacademy.org.uk

Local authority: West Sussex County Council

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School data & information The Burgess Hill Academy Station Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9EA
1,018 Pupil numbers
15.9 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
7 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
54 Number of teachers
7 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
39.2%
LA avg.
45.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
40.40
LA avg.
46.10
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.46 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 7
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 226 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 135 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
Film Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 217 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 226 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

The Burgess Hill Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10.5 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
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