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The school is part of Burgess Hill Girls which has a Nursery, Pre-Prep & Prep School, Senior School and Sixth Form. Burgess Hill Girls Pre-Prep & Prep is a happy, supportive community where girls feel at home and quickly develop the self-belief to achieve in every aspect of their education.

The combination of highly qualified, inspirational teachers, industry leading assessment methods, strong leadership, small class sizes and outstanding facilities enable girls to develop academically at a considerable rate.

The social and emotional development of your daughter is just as important as her academic achievements. We work hard to make sure she is happy, healthy and brimming with self-esteem. 

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19 May 2026

Burgess Hill Girls to join St Bede’s School Trust, Sussex

The merger brings together two leading Sussex independent schools with shared values and a commitment to providing an excellent, rounded education.

19 May 2026

Burgess Hill Girls to join St Bede’s School Trust, Sussex

St Bede’s School Trust, Sussex and Burgess Hill Girls have today announced that Burgess Hill Girls has joined the Trust.

Burgess Hill Girls will continue to operate as an all-girls school on its current site, retaining its name, traditions, and ethos. The merger will enable Burgess Hill Girls to benefit from the wider expertise, resources and long-term support of Bede’s Trust, while preserving the identity and heritage that are central to the Burgess Hill Girls community.

Nick Mercer, Chair of Governors of St Bede’s School Trust, Sussex said:

“We are delighted to welcome Burgess Hill Girls into the Trust. This is a merger built on shared values, mutual respect and a common commitment to providing students with a rich and ambitious education.”

“Burgess Hill Girls has a proud identity and a distinctive ethos, and it is important to us that these are preserved. By coming together, both school communities will be able to benefit from shared expertise, broader opportunities and the strength of a larger educational trust.”

Simon Thornton-Wood, Chair of Governors at Burgess Hill Girls, said:

“This is a significant and positive moment for Burgess Hill Girls. Throughout this process, Governors have been focused on the long-term interests of our students and the future strength of the school.”

“Joining Bede’s Trust allows us to preserve what makes Burgess Hill Girls special, our commitment to an all-girls education, our ethos, our site, our heritage and our community, while opening up new opportunities and resources for current and future students. We look forward to beginning this next chapter with confidence and ambition.”



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24 Apr 2026

Burgess Hill Nursery Expanding To Meet Growing Demand

Burgess Hill Girls to expand its popular co‑educational Nursery with the introduction of new Pre‑School classes from September 2026, responding to growing demand for high‑quality Early Years provision in Mid Sussex.

24 Apr 2026

Burgess Hill Nursery Expanding To Meet Growing Demand

Burgess Hill Girls is delighted to announce the expansion of its co‑educational Nursery, with the development of additional Pre‑School classes opening in September 2026. This exciting development will help meet increasing demand for outstanding Early Years places.

The new provision will create additional space within the Nursery, allowing the school to further enrich its Early Years offering and ensure every child continues to thrive in a vibrant, nurturing and well‑resourced environment. Children will remain in the care of the school’s highly experienced and dedicated Early Years practitioners, whose expertise underpins the Nursery’s excellent reputation.

The quality of the Nursery was recently recognised in an Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection, which noted:

“In the early years, leaders design purposeful, appropriate programmes that link movement, regulation and early learning. This successfully promotes children’s physical, social and emotional development along with their communication and language skills.”

Head Heather Cavanagh commented:

“This development builds on the fantastic reputation of our Nursery and school, a reputation made possible through the dedication of our outstanding Nursery practitioners and the continued support of our families. We are excited about the opportunities this expansion brings and the benefits it will provide for our youngest learners.”

For families seeking a Nursery where children feel happy, confident and genuinely supported during their early development, book a visit to see the Nursery in action.

https://burgesshillnursery.org.uk

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01 Apr 2026

Buzz & Be, Free Weekly Early Years Stay‑and‑Play Sessions

Burgess Hill Girls is delighted to announce, following a trial over the Autumn and Spring terms, that Buzz & Be, a free weekly stay‑and‑play programme designed for boys and girls aged 0–4 and their parents/carers is to become a permanent fixture.

01 Apr 2026

Buzz & Be, Free Weekly Early Years Stay‑and‑Play Sessions

Held every Friday during term time, Buzz & Be offers a nurturing, playful environment that supports both early childhood development and parental understanding of the learning process.

Led by the school’s Early Years practitioners, each session features a weekly theme that encourages exploration, communication, physical development, and early problem‑solving. Activities are carefully designed to help children build confidence, curiosity and the essential foundations that make the transition to nursery or school smoother and more enjoyable.

Crucially, Buzz & Be is not just for children. Recognising that parents play a vital role in shaping early learning, the sessions provide families with opportunities to observe teaching approaches, gain practical insights and learn more about how young children develop—physically, emotionally and cognitively. By giving parents the tools and confidence to support learning at home, Buzz & Be strengthens outcomes well beyond the classroom.

Sue Collins, Assistant Head - Prep at Burgess Hill Girls, said:

“We see every day how much more confident and settled children are when they start school with strong early foundations. Equally, parents benefit from understanding how their child learns and how everyday play shapes their development. Buzz & Be brings those two strands together, supporting children while empowering parents.”

The sessions reflect the school’s long‑standing commitment to the early years and align with growing national attention on the importance of early childhood experiences. By offering Buzz & Be free of charge, Burgess Hill Girls aims to make high‑quality early learning experiences accessible to all local families.

Buzz & Be takes place every Friday between 9.30-10.30 am, at Burgess Hill Girls, and families can book a place by following this link: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GEED

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