# The Burgess Hill Academy — Burgess Hill, United Kingdom > School profile on SchoolBrowse, based on verified parent reviews. > HTML version: https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/burgess-hill/the-burgess-hill-academy-16745 ## At a glance - **Type:** Secondary - **Parent rating:** 1.4/5 from 16 published reviews - **Principal:** Karen Clinton ## Contact - **Address:** Station Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9EA - **Phone:** 01444 241691 - **Website:** https://www.theburgesshillacademy.org.uk - **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/burgess-hill/the-burgess-hill-academy-16745 ## About The Burgess Hill Academy is a dynamic school that fosters an atmosphere for every child and young person to not only succeed but to thrive. We are part of the University of Brighton Academies Trust, and our mission is to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best. We believe education is more than just textbooks, and our students experience the joy of fun and exciting learning. ## Official rankings - **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — May 2019 - **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — May 2019 ## Recent parent reviews - **1/5** — don't even bother coming here!: when i had mental health days off, i would say it's because of mental health and be honest, however they would mark it as unauthorised landing my mum in trouble with the council and fines and being threatened with court. they care more about jewellery, uniform and appearance than your education or wellbeing. the moment your in that dump you're being controlled, no freedom what so ever. even though they'd like you to think that - it's pretty much the complete opposite. they have a separate unit w… *(Oct 2025)* - **1/5** — Horrible school lacks support in every aspect: I had a knife pulled out on me over 300 hours of detentions I was highly bullied and highly autistic with horrific anxiety which the SEND department didn't understand, everytime I was given support they would say "it's working really well let's see how you do without it" this school drove me into severe ptsd and mental health issues leading me to attempt to take my own life due to the bullying and lack of support, I had my phone smashed by a group of students (6) losing a lot of personal stuff w… *(May 2025)* - **1/5** — Don't go here: I go to this school and it's terrible I don't recommend. When my sister was in year 8 the school made girls do cheerleading for p.e while the boys do parkour. If you ask me that was sexist. Don't get me started on the gum problem if you go here don't put your hands under the table. Also there are terrible staff (some are really nice and I like). Bad hygiene because it's always dirty *(Feb 2025)* - **1/5** — The school uniform rules are unreasonable: I find it inappropriate that the school focuses more on students appearance than education we are thinking of moving my child to another school beacuse of that. My daughter goes to school to get educated not to be pressured by interrpetations of my childs appearance. I find it pathetic that staff can't find sympathy for students growing up in this generation. The rules that they set in this school is like a giant boundaries being set on students. There are worse things to worry about like the co… *(Nov 2024)* - **1/5** — Send team: What a incompetent shower the send team are! The way a certain member of staff treated my year 9 is nothing short of bullying! Believe me I will be reporting this individual straight away!! *(Nov 2024)* - **4/5** — Excellent education: My daughter has been at Burgess Hill Academy for a couple of years now and we've seen a huge improvement in her confidence and academic performance. The school's focus on extra-curricular activities and leadership opportunities has been fantastic for her. We're grateful for the school's support and communication with us as parents. *(Feb 2023)* - **1/5** — Bad safety school: The fact that they put all students lives at risk with asbestos and only did something about it far to late Same meal everyday in the canteen too, no variety They are awful as well with mental health, some people really struggle and they just ignore it like nothing will happen *(Oct 2022)* - **1/5** — Ignorant when it comes to wellfare: My son broke his leg whilst playing rugby and was moved from the playground to the medical room even though he blacked out ,anyone should know you never move someone he was off school for 4 months and was never given any work to do at home despite us asking on numerous occasions *(Oct 2022)* - **1/5** — this place should be shut down: this place is actually hell, i’m year in 9 and the staff do nothing about slurs, harassment or bullying. there is literal asbestos in the c block. do your child a favour and send them to ANY other school in the area. *(Sep 2022)* - **5/5** — Best decision ever!: We moved to the Burgess Hill area recently and were a bit worried about choosing the right school for our son. We've been blown away by the facilities, pastoral care, and the values the school promotes. The staff are lovely and have been incredibly supportive, helping our son to settle in quickly. We're so grateful to have found this amazing school. *(Sep 2022)* ## Other schools in Burgess Hill - [St Paul's Catholic College](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/burgess-hill/st-pauls-catholic-college-22043) — 4.1/5 (5 reviews) - [Woodlands Meed](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/burgess-hill/woodlands-meed-11938) — 4.5/5 (4 reviews) - [Sheddingdean Community Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/burgess-hill/sheddingdean-community-primary-school-10223) — 4.4/5 (4 reviews) - [London Meed Community Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/burgess-hill/london-meed-community-primary-school-10210) — 4.3/5 (4 reviews) - [Southway Junior School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/burgess-hill/southway-junior-school-10215) — 4.1/5 (4 reviews) - [The Gattons Infant School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/burgess-hill/the-gattons-infant-school-10214) — 2.9/5 (4 reviews) --- Source: SchoolBrowse (https://schoolbrowse.com) — reviews and ratings are user-submitted by parents. 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