Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill
97%
Capacity
407
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill
Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Mid Sussex community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 407 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sylvia White, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8424th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 30 in Mid Sussex.
Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill is a popular choice with families — it received 169 applications for 60 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 80 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill include Forest School, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Tennis, Rounders, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Gardening, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mid Sussex, Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Birchwood Grove Road, Burgess Hill, Mid Sussex, RH15 0DP |
| Headteacher | Sylvia White |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 407 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.1% |
| School Capacity | 407 / 420 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8424th of 13,686
Nationally
1256th of 2,034
In South East
20th of 30
In Mid Sussex
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
169
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
80 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Birchwood Grove Road, Burgess Hill
Mid Sussex, RH15 0DP
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