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The Burgess Hill Academy
Station Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9EA, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.4 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,018
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 57% nationally with an Attainment 8 score of 44.6. While 65% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is relatively low at 56%, indicating that there may be areas for improvement in community engagement. The school has a modest EBacc entry rate of 26%, which could be a consideration for parents focused on academic breadth.
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Last inspected: 1 May 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.6 | Bottom 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 65% | Bottom 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 48% | Top 39% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 26% | Bottom 43% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 19% | Bottom 43% UK |
Parent View (158 responses)
★★★★★3.0
Good range of subjects
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
81%
My child feels safe
75%
Progress is communicated
71%
My child is happy
68%
My child makes good progress
67%
School has high expectations
66%
I'd recommend this school
56%
School supports development
56%
Behaviour is good
53%
School responds to concerns
46%
School keeps me informed
42%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.0%
White Other3.7%
Asian Bangladeshi2.4%
Asian Indian2.2%
Mixed Other2.1%
Black African1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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50.95208, -0.13330 · RH15 9EA
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN142089
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is The Burgess Hill Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Burgess Hill Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 May 2019.
Is The Burgess Hill Academy a good school?
The Burgess Hill Academy scores 22.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Burgess Hill Academy?
Based on 158 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Burgess Hill Academy receives a satisfaction score of 60% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Burgess Hill Academy in GCSEs?
The Burgess Hill Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.6. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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