The Burgess Hill Academy Catchment Area
The Burgess Hill Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Burgess Hill, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 1018 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-16
Age range
1,018
Pupils
1,200
Capacity
85%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
The Burgess Hill Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Burgess Hill Academy?
The catchment area for The Burgess Hill Academy is the geographic zone West Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, The Burgess Hill Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with West Sussex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find West Sussex catchment area documents →The Burgess Hill Academy: 1200 places, 85% filled: places available
The Burgess Hill Academy has a published admission number of 1200 places. 1018 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1200 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 15.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Burgess Hill.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
West Sussex publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. West Sussex Council school admissions (official) →
The Burgess Hill Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Station Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9EA
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 15.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142089
Other Secondary Schools in Burgess Hill
If The Burgess Hill Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Burgess Hill are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to The Burgess Hill Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Burgess Hill Academy
What is the catchment area for The Burgess Hill Academy? ▾
The catchment area for The Burgess Hill Academy is the geographic zone West Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Burgess Hill Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The Burgess Hill Academy has a capacity of 1200 places and currently has 1018 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for The Burgess Hill Academy? ▾
Admission to The Burgess Hill Academy is managed by West Sussex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Burgess Hill Academy cover? ▾
The Burgess Hill Academy is a secondary school in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Burgess Hill Academy? ▾
The Burgess Hill Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.