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Headteacher’s Welcome

A Community Where Students Thrive

At The Burgess Hill Academy, we believe that school should give every student the knowledge, experiences and opportunities they need to thrive. We want our students to leave us as confident, capable young people with excellent outcomes and a wide range of choices open to them for the future.

Mr Phil Snelling
Acting Headteacher

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Upcoming Events

  • 01 Oct
    Year 11 Post-16 & Revision Strategies Information Evening
    Our further education guidance programme will be outlined together with information on the variety of options available to your son/daughter when they leave the Academy.
    The Burgess Hill Academy
    1 Oct 2026, 18:00 - 1 Oct 2026, 20:00
  • 05 Oct
    INSET Day
    Staff INSET Day
    All Day
  • 08 Oct
    Year 7 Meet the Tutor Evening
    The appointment system will go live during the afternoon of Friday 2 October 2026.
    The Burgess Hill Academy
    8 Oct 2026, 16:00 - 8 Oct 2026, 20:00
  • 15 Oct
    Parents Forum
    15 Oct 2026, 15:15 - 15 Oct 2026, 15:15
  • 26 Oct
    October Half Term – School Closed
    26 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 (All Day)
  • 02 Nov
    Year 11 Mock Exams Season 1
    2 Nov 2026 - 20 Nov 2026 (All Day)
  • 19 Nov
    2025/26 Y11 Certificate Presentation Evening
    The Burgess Hill Academy
    19 Nov 2026, 18:00 - 19 Nov 2026, 20:00
  • 26 Nov
    Year 10 Parents and Carers Evening
    The Burgess Hill Academy
    26 Nov 2026, 16:00 - 26 Nov 2026, 19:00
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The focus of this week's assemblies is the benefits of volunteering! So many life skills learnt by students when they support their local community, whether that's in or out of school. We are delighted to welcome Liz, from The Burgess Hill Pantry who spoke about the wonderful work they do. We are asking students, if they are able, to bring a donation of food or toiletries into school over the next two weeks to support the work that The Pantry do. Students were also reminded about The Lions Club Young Leader in Service Award which recognises volunteers in the community. #TBHACareers #Volunteering ... See MoreSee Less

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Delighted to start the new academic year by welcoming Rhian Cleverly representing the @lovelocaljobsfoundation to give a Dare to Dream presentation to our Year 8 cohort. With key themes of Self Belief, Resilience and Dreaming Big, the assembly was a great way to start Year 8 and encourage students to be excited about the possibilities for their futures and believe in themselves! #tbhacareers #daretodream #employabilityskills ... See MoreSee Less

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Parent Governor Wanted!

Are you a parent or carer who wants to make a positive difference in our school community?

We're looking for two Parent/Carer Governors to join our Governing Body.

It's a rewarding voluntary role, with meetings just once each half term.

No previous experience needed.

To find out more, please email TBHAclerk@sussexlearningtrust.co.uk
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