The Burgess Hill Academy
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2019}}
{{Use British English|date=February 2023}}
{{Infobox school
| name = The Burgess Hill Academy
| image = The Burgess Hill Academy logo.JPG
| image_size =
| coordinates = {{coord|50.95206|-0.13330|type:edu_region:GB_dim:100|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| established = 1958
| former_name = Oakmeeds
| type = Academy
| trust = University of Brighton Academies Trust
| principal = K. Clinton{{cite web |title=Meet the Team |url=https://www.theburgesshillacademy.org.uk/our-school/meet-the-team |publisher=The Burgess Hill Academy |access-date=20 May 2024}}
| address = Station Road
| city = Burgess Hill
| county = West Sussex
| country = England
| postcode = RH15 9EA
| local_authority = West Sussex
| ofsted = https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/142089
| urn = 142089
| enrolment = 1086 (2024)
| gender = Co-educational
| lower_age = 11
| upper_age = 16
| 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.education.gov.uk/edubase/establishment/establishmentdetails.xhtml?urn=142089|title=EduBase - The Burgess Hill Academy|publisher=}} It is the oldest secondary school located in Burgess Hill, located within the town centre.
History
Oakmeeds was created as a County Secondary School in 1958 and became a comprehensive school in 1971.{{Cite web|url=http://www.theburgesshillacademy.org.uk/about/about|title=The Burgess Hill Academy - About|website=www.theburgesshillacademy.org.uk}}
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.{{cite news|title=Farewell Oakmeeds, hello Burgess Hill Academy|url=https://www.midsussextimes.co.uk/news/education/farewell-oakmeeds-hello-burgess-hill-academy-1-7558174|accessdate=17 February 2018|work=Mid Sussex Times|date=2 September 2016}} In 2024, there were 1086 students attending the academy, currently rated 'Good' by Ofsted.{{Cite web |last=enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk |first=Ofsted Communications Team |date=2022-09-28 |title=Find an inspection report and registered childcare |url=https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/142089 |access-date=2024-10-15 |website=reports.ofsted.gov.uk}}
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,{{Cite web |title=Special Educational Needs - The Burgess Hill Academy |url=https://www.theburgesshillacademy.org.uk/teaching-and-learning/special-educational-needs |access-date=2024-10-15 |website=www.theburgesshillacademy.org.uk |language=en-US}} providing extra support for SEND students.
Notable former pupils
References
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External links
- [http://www.theburgesshillacademy.org.uk/ The Burgess Hill Academy official website]
- [http://wsgfl.westsussex.gov.uk/ccm/content/school-list/4100.en The West Sussex County Council information site]
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Category:Educational institutions established in 1958
Category:1958 establishments in England