15 Sep 2025

Burgess Hill Girls partners with Burgess Hill Rugby Club to Sponsor Girl's Rugby

With the Women’s Rugby World Cup being played across England, including the two games already played in Brighton, this is a great opportunity to empower girls and show them what can be achieved.

The collaboration comes at a particularly exciting time for the club, with the recent appointment of Shelley McComiskey as BHRFC’s first-ever Director of Women and Girls Rugby. President James Shillaker said: ‘Shelley has been a senior member of the women’s section for over a decade and her vision and energy for the growth of the women and girls' game at Burgess Hill RFC is unrivalled. These are exciting times.’

Under her leadership, the club’s women’s side are returning to NC3 for the first time in 5 years, and the thriving girls’ section will expand to two teams' next season.

Shelley McComiskey, Director of Women and Girls Rugby at BHRFC, said:

“I am passionate about creating a pathway for girls to progress in rugby, from their first experience of the sport through to competitive league play. Working with Burgess Hill Girls will help us reach more young players who will join some of the girls who already are members of the club, and I can’t wait to see this partnership flourish.”

Heather Cavanagh, Head of Burgess Hill Girls, said:

“We are thrilled to partner with Burgess Hill Rugby Football Club at such an exciting moment in their development. Rugby is a fantastic sport for building resilience, teamwork, and determination, and we are committed to giving our girls every opportunity to experience and enjoy it.

Both parties are delighted to highlight the inspiring journey of two players from the club; Grace Clifford and Katie Shilllaker, who are now making their mark at the highest levels of women’s rugby. Their resilience and talent serve as a powerful example for new and current players demonstrating the heights that young players from Burgess Hill can achieve.

The club’s women’s and girls’ programmes welcome new players from Year 4 upwards with sessions for girls on Wednesdays and Sundays and families are encouraged to pop along. For more information, visit the club's website: Burgess Hill Rugby Football Club.

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21 Aug 2025

Burgess Hill Girls Celebrate Exceptional GCSE Results

Burgess Hill Girls is celebrating another year of exceptional GCSE results. Students, parents and staff came together in the school’s Rose Garden to mark the achievements, with joy, pride and a strong sense of community spirit to celebrate the class of 2025. The school are thrilled with the headline results which include:

• 50% of all entries graded 9 or 8
• 25% of all entries graded 9
• Over 69% of entries graded 9–7
• 56% of the cohort achieved at least seven or more grades 9–7
• Six students achieved straight 8s and 9s
• Nine students achieved 100% 9–7 grades
• 94% of students were awarded a grade A in their HPQ

Head, Heather Cavanagh, commented:

"I am immensely proud of our students’ achievements this year. These outstanding results are a testament to their hard work, resilience and determination, as well as the commitment and expertise of our teachers. For a largely non-selective cohort, these outcomes are exceptional, and they demonstrate the power of a Burgess Hill Girls education to inspire every girl to realise her potential and to aim high for the future. Every student should feel hugely confident and excited for the next stage of her educational journey, and on behalf of the whole team at Burgess Hill Girls, I would like to congratulate all our girls who are celebrating today."

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18 Aug 2025

Burgess Hill Girls Launches New Weekly Open Mornings

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The new weekly Open Mornings will be held every Friday during term time from 9.00-11.00am, giving prospective families the best possible experience, whether that's for the Prep and Senior schools or the Sixth Form. The new format visits are designed to inspire families to see first-hand the many benefits of an all-girls education from the academic excellence and leadership opportunities to the confidence and independence students develop for life beyond school.

"We know that visiting a school in person is the best way to experience its unique energy, warmth and excellence," said Heather Cavanagh, Head of Burgess Hill Girls. "By focusing our efforts on Friday mornings, we can give families the time, attention, and insight they need to make an informed decision about their daughter’s education."

Heather continued saying "In our school, we see how powerful it is when girls are given the space to lead, to question, to create, and to grow with courage and conviction. Where confidence is built not through competition, but through community. When parents chose Burgess Hill Girls for their daughters they make the decision not to limit their choice; but to expand it. When you visit our school, you'll see a place full of possibilities, whee girls are free to discover who they are and who they want to become, free from distraction".

The tailored experience will last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes where visitors will receive a warm welcome from a member of the Senior Leadership Team to learn about the school’s ethos, vision, and all-round educational approach. They'll be a tour to explore the relevant school campus to gain an authentic feel for daily life at Burgess Hill Girls. In addition, families will be invited to visit the Information Hub to meet key teams who will be on hand to answer questions and provide guidance covering the following areas:

• ADMISSIONS for everything from entry points, timelines, application process, and scholarships.
• FINANCE to gain an understanding of how to apply for bursaries and information regarding the payment of fees.
• SEN to learn more about how we can help students who require additional learning support.
• TRANSPORT to see our extensive routes and learn how we run this vital service for our students
• Plus, information on curriculum, co-curricular activities, and school uniform.

Families considering entry to the school especially for September 2026 are invited to complete the online 'Enquiry Form' to arrange an individual time slot between the 9.00–11.00am on a Friday morning. Once received the Admissions Team will confirm an individual appointment.

Please note the closing dates for accepting registrations for September 20026 entry is the 5th December 2025 for the Prep & Senior School school and the 14th November 2025 for the Sixth Form.

For families interested in a place at Burgess Hill Nursery, which is co-educational, visits can be booked separately via the Nursery Enquiry Form. The deadline for full-time Nursery places for September 2026 and January 2027 is also 5th December 2025.

To book a visit to Burgess Hill Girls simply log onto their website Book a Visit - Burgess Hill Girls, to complete an Enquiry Form.

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