Burgess Hill School

Established1906

School type Independent day and boarding school

Headmistress Mrs Ann Aughwane

Deputy Headmistress Mrs Elizabeth Laybourn

LocationBurgess Hill RH15 0EG

Enrolment 679 (nursery to sixth form)

Website [http://www.burgesshill-school.com www.burgesshill-school.com]

Burgess Hill School for Girls is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged between 2.5yrs and 18yrs (full boarding from 11yrs). The School also has a small number of boys attending the Nursery. The School is located in the West Sussex town of Burgess Hill and is a 5 minute walk from the railway, which is on the Brighton to London line. Coach and minibuses collect girls from outlying areas in Sussex. It is the only "Premier League" school in Sussex.

Burgess Hill School for Girls is situated on Keymer Road in Burgess Hill and stands in 14 acres of grounds within a conservation area close to the centre of the town. The grounds are extensive and there are listed Regency style buildings. Two of the boarding houses are adjoining the school grounds whilst the third one is positioned across a quiet residential road. The School is approximately 25 mins by car from London Gatwick Airport and 1hr from London Heathrow Airport.

The majority of the girls are day pupils but the School although full boarding is offered from 11 years as well as offering casual boarding for students from the age of 7 years.

History

Burgess Hill School was founded in 1906 by Miss Beatrice Goode. Miss Beatrice Goode, along with her sisters Ada and Patricia, aimed to give girls an education equal to that of boys. The school was originally a PNEU school, a system of schooling set up by Charlotte Mason. The school motto is "I am, I can, I ought, I will", which translates in Latin to 'Sum, Possum, Debeo, Efficiam'.

Originally situated at the site of the current Lloyds Bank on Church Road, the school moved to its current location in 1928 when it was seen that expansion was necessary.

When the school began there was no need for a uniform, but girls were required to wear a school hat and badge. In September 1914 the first uniform was introduced, and although it has been through various changes the principle colours remain the same- navy blue, sky blue and white.

Notable Ex-Pupils

Ex pupils include Holly Willoughby and Cricketer Caroline Aktins.

General information

The school has links with Worth School, a Benedictine boys' independent day and boarding school, performing plays, concerts and socials with the boys.

External links

* [http://www.burgesshill-school.com Official website]