About Burgess Hill Girls

Burgess Hill Girls is an independent, girls-only day and boarding school located on Keymer Road in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. Founded in 1906 by Miss Beatrice Goode, the school serves girls aged 2½ to 18 years, with boys attending the nursery. The school offers a comprehensive education that balances academic achievement, sport, creative and performing arts, and exceptional pastoral care. It is situated on a 14-acre campus within a conservation area close to the town center and railway station, providing excellent transport links to Brighton and London. The school is known for its warm community atmosphere, ambitious academic standards, and a broad range of co-curricular activities designed to develop confident, independent young women prepared for leadership and success in a changing world. Boarding options include weekly, flexible, and full boarding from age 11. The school was rebranded in 2015 and has maintained an 'Excellent' rating from the Independent Schools Inspectorate.

Key Facts

Founded 1906
Students 475
Head/Principal Lars Fox

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
20.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
23.7
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

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Parent May 1, 2022
5.0

"Best school"

I love this school so much. It’s so much better than my old school. The people and teachers are so kind and the school environment is really great. I feel like I can learn to my full potential, and actually not be afraid to try my best. Yes, it’s expensive, but it is a private school. The food is also really good.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
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Parent Unconfirmed
Parent Apr 6, 2022
1.0

"Shockingly Bad"

Id like to warn parents of a shocking policy this school has regarding the pursual of notice fees. In late 2020 due to the pandemic I lost my job and without immediate prospect of reemployment I informed the school that I wouldn't be able to afford to send my daughter to school next term as I was unemployed. Their response was to hit me with an £8,000 bill for the next 3 months fees in lieu of notice. Unable to pay this they have since been relentlessly pursuing the debt through the courts. This has been causing huge amounts of stress for myself and my family.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5

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