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The Burgess Hill Academy
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- Burgess Hill RH15 9EA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make overall progress that is in line with or better than national averages.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. They enjoy coming to school.
Qualifications and Training: Staff benefit from support and training opportunities from the University of Brighton and other trust schools.
Current Educational Practices: Staff use relevant resources and additional support to improve their teaching skills.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers plan well to meet pupils’ needs but some inconsistencies remain due to legacy issues.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are supportive, and communication via emails and parent forums is positive.
Communication: The school communicates well with parents about their child's progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: Over 95% of parents would recommend the school to others.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have cultivated productive relationships with local agencies and are diligent in safeguarding.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders focus on raised expectations, improved standards, and strong pastoral care.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and pupils have full confidence in teachers to handle incidents.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils’ well-being and safety are high priorities, with strong support systems in place.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular activities and enjoy participating in them.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils seize opportunities to develop their interests while maintaining their academic responsibilities.
Outdoor Facilities: Facilities are extensive and appreciated by pupils.
Career Counselling Services: Almost all pupils go on to appropriate courses or apprenticeships when they leave school.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are generally well prepared for their next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND make strong progress due to effective use of additional resources and support.
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About Us
The Burgess Hill Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 1081 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 46% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.3 | - | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 46% | 98% | 61% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.10 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 24.32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 36.43% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 17.6% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 8.03% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 11.75% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.72 | 2.47 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 94.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 141 | 167 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 88.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 40.69% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 21.35% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 30% | 15.06% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.39% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.14% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 12% | 3.47% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 26.18% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 38.25% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 19.43% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 10.22% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 13.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.15 | 2.7 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 90.25% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 158 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 86.98% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 43.02% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 21.15% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 13.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.4% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.9% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.27 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% 15 | 24.14% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 13 | 38.12% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 23.17% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 1 | 9.39% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 2 | 13.84% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.75 | 2.62 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 90% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 165 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 84.45% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 39.52% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 22% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 33% | 12.55% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.32% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.82% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.57% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 5 | 24.72% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% 10 | 36.64% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 32% | 19.75% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 14 | 8.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 9 | 12.84% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.42 | 2.58 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 173 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.98% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.21% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.43% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.36% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.1% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 25.54% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 37.52% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 20.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% | 11.18% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 12.28% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.78% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 173 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 66.41% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.41% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.2% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.44% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.59% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.49% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.68% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Burgess Hill Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
