Schools in Burgess Hill
Burgess Hill has 10 schools: 7 primary and 3 secondary or all-through. 89% of the 9 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, St Paul's Catholic College has the highest Attainment 8 score (57.8 in 2026). Among primary schools, St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (77% in 2025).
- 12 schools
- 3 secondary
- 7 primary
Secondary Schools in Burgess Hill
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Paul's Catholic College | Outstanding | 57.8 (2026) | +0.53 (2024) | 1,160 |
| 2 | The Burgess Hill Academy | Good | 45.7 (2026) | -0.46 (2024) | 956 |
| 3 | Woodlands Meed | Good | – | – | 296 |
Primary Schools in Burgess Hill
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
| # | School | Ofsted | Met expected standard | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School | Good | 77% (2025) | 433 |
| 2 | Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill | Good | 76% (2025) | 403 |
| 3 | Southway Junior School | Good | 73% (2025) | 362 |
| 4 | Sheddingdean Community Primary School | Needs attention | 66% (2025) | 199 |
| 5 | London Meed Community Primary School | Good | 55% (2025) | 415 |
| 6 | Oak Tree Primary School | – | – | 408 |
| 7 | The Gattons Infant School | Good | – | 250 |