Best 3 Secondary schools in Burgess Hill – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: St Paul's Catholic College (Secondary) in Burgess Hill; The Burgess Hill Academy (Secondary) in Burgess Hill — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Paul's Catholic College and The Burgess Hill Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Burgess Hill, West Sussex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Paul's Catholic College), published Apr 2023. The lowest is 2 (The Burgess Hill Academy), published May 2019. The most recent inspection on record is for St Paul's Catholic College (Apr 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,100, combined total ≈ 2,200, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as Bosco Catholic Education Trust and UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST.

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Attribute	St Paul's Catholic College RH15 8GA	The Burgess Hill Academy RH15 9EA
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 8GA	Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 9EA
Latest Ofsted	1 26 Apr 2023	2 21 May 2019
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1050	1200
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Bosco Catholic Education Trust	UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Website	www.stpaulscatholiccollege.co.uk	www.theburgesshillacademy.org.uk
Telephone	01444873898	01444241691
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

St Paul's Catholic College

RH15 8GA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 8GA
Ofsted: 1 26 Apr 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bosco Catholic Education Trust
Website: www.stpaulscatholiccollege.co.uk
Telephone: 01444873898

The Burgess Hill Academy

RH15 9EA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 9EA
Ofsted: 2 21 May 2019
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.theburgesshillacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01444241691

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.