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The Burgess Hill Academy
Burgess Hill·South East·Academy
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SecondaryAcademyAges 11–16Co-edDoes not apply
The Burgess Hill Academy is a secondary academy in Burgess Hill, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, The Burgess Hill Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.46 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 40.4, 60% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 20.7%, 11% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 10.6%.
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The Burgess Hill Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.46, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 40.4. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
60% of students at The Burgess Hill Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
The Burgess Hill Academy has an overall absence rate of 10.6%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at The Burgess Hill Academy is 20.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
The Burgess Hill Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in December 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Burgess Hill Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Burgess Hill Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
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Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
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NaN% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 8 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.4
Bus Stops
15
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Burgess Hill Rail Station
0.3km away · 4 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.