The Burgess Hill Academy

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The Burgess Hill Academy
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Address
The Burgess Hill Academy
Station Road

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RH15 9EA

Coordinates 50°57′07″N0°08′00″W / 50.95206°N 0.13330°W / 50.95206; -0.13330
Information
Former nameOakmeeds
Type Academy
Established1958
Local authority West Sussex
Trust University of Brighton Academies Trust
Department for Education URN 142089 Tables
Ofsted Reports
PrincipalK. Clinton [1]
Gender Co-educational
Age11to 16
Enrolment1086 (2024)
Website http://www.theburgesshillacademy.org.uk/

The Burgess Hill Academy (formerly Oakmeeds Community College) is a co-educational secondary school located in central Burgess Hill, West Sussex, England. [2] It is the oldest secondary school located in Burgess Hill, located within the town centre.

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History

Oakmeeds was created as a County Secondary School in 1958 and became a comprehensive school in 1971. [3]

Oakmeeds took its name from the oak trees in the school grounds, running along the path of a Roman road, and from Meeds Pottery, which stood there before Oakmeeds was built. It mainly serves Burgess Hill; but also has students from nearby villages, including Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint, as well as the City of Brighton and Hove area, and Haywards Heath, to the north.

Oakmeeds celebrated its semicentennial in 2005. Previously a community school administered by West Sussex County Council, in September 2016 Oakmeeds Community College converted to academy status and renamed The Burgess Hill Academy. The school is now sponsored by the University of Brighton Academies Trust. [4] In 2024, there were 1086 students attending the academy, currently rated 'Good' by Ofsted [5] .

Teaching

The academy boasts a wide range of curriculum subjects on offer, and has a wealth of facilities available for students to utilise. This includes a fully equipped drama studio, sports hall, All Weather sports ground and gym area.

There is also a dedicated special educational needs facility on site - known as The Haven [6] , providing extra support for SEND students.

Notable former pupils

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References

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  2. "EduBase - The Burgess Hill Academy".
  3. "The Burgess Hill Academy - About". www.theburgesshillacademy.org.uk.
  4. "Farewell Oakmeeds, hello Burgess Hill Academy". Mid Sussex Times. 2 September 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  5. enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk, Ofsted Communications Team (28 September 2022). "Find an inspection report and registered childcare". reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
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