29 Apr 2025

Empowered to Learn, Inspired to Lead: Students Making a Real Difference

Burgess Hill Girls 2025 Youth Enterprise Project Team, raised a whopping £5,064 for St. Catherine's Hospice as part of a project where eight schools in the local area were given the challenge of turning £50 into at least £1,500 in just 10 weeks. Together, the eight school teams raised £28,215 all of which will go to supporting the amazing work they do at St. Catherine's.

Last week, the schools came together for an awards evening which was a glorious celebration of the innovation, resilience and hard work from all the students involved.

Burgess Hill Girls were delighted to receive two awards on the night, the first for Best Marketing Strategy for their fundraising campaign and a special award for one of their students Mia Ogden. Teachers were asked to nominate a student who lives the values of St Catherine’s in who they are and how they act. Mia’s smile, her respect, and her optimism and energy made her a standout winner to pick up this very special prize.

The team was made up of five students all studying Business and or Economics A level and included Val Olayinka, Mia Ogden, Malika Sobirova, Laura Gallitz and Nina Wang who did an excellent job bringing the whole school community together raising the funds by holding a variety of events from scrunchy making that needed to be crowd sourced because demand was so high, to a Colour Run that had everyone out exercising and having fun. No fundraing effort would be complete without a non-uniform day where the school turned orange to raise awareness of the hospice brand, plus numerous smaller fundraising activities from an online clothing sale, to a £50 note serial number challenge!

Dionne Flatman, Head of Economics & Politics at Burgess Hill Girls said, "Thanks to the generosity of students, parents and staff and the tenacity and creativity of the team, we were able to exceed the £3,000 target we set ourselves, raise awareness of the work of St Catherine’s and build lasting relationships with the hospice which relies so much on donations and fundraising. This group of enterprising young women have learnt some valuable skills that will help them with their A level Business course and more importantly, have used their knowledge and skills to improve the lives of those who need the hospice when life comes full circle".

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28 Apr 2025

Burgess Hill Girls announces the return of its annual Summer alumnae event!

Burgess Hill Girls is excited to announce the details of its annual Summer alumnae event, taking place on Saturday, 14th June 2025 from 13.00 to 17.00.

There's never been a more exciting time for Bold Girls, as their alumnae are called, to come together, celebrate their shared history, create new memories and share in a event with a difference!

As part of the event the school are excited to be partnering with four local wineries for a sparkling wine tasting and food pairing hosted by the charismatic Tom Surgey, celebrated television presenter, author of How to Drink Wine, and one of the industry’s most engaging live communicators. Tom will be showcasing wines from four award winning Sussex wineries, Artelium, Everflyht, Ridgeview, and Sugrue South Downs.

The event will include guided campus tours for those that want a walk down memory lane with the recently appointed student leadership team for 2025/6. Fun elements include a photo booth to capture some new memories and guests will be encouraged to add to a curated music playlist ensuring the soundtrack of the day truly resonates with the Bold Girls attending.

Anne Pithie, Marketing & Communications Director commented “We are always thrilled to see our Bold Girls come together and reconnect with the school. This year we're excited to extend an invitation to this special event that blends tradition, innovation, and in true Burgess Hill Girls style, a good dose of fun! Our alumnae all have stories to tell about their journeys after school and we're keen to engage more fully with them as they can really help inspire and support our current students "

The event will also see the launch a new and exclusive benefits package designed to further enhance the strong bonds of the Bold Girls network and no alumnae event would be complete without an exhibition, showcasing some great archive images where every story, photo, and memory adds to the shared legacy of the school.

Burgess Hill Girls aims to fill their school with bright, talented girls, and are proud of an ongoing commitment to bursary provision which allows them to offer outstanding educational opportunities to students regardless of their financial circumstances. Over the years, hundreds of bursaries have been awarded, positively transforming the lives of many students who have gone on to do some amazing things. However, they want to do so much more. They are now are reaching out to the Bold Girl community, current and former parents and staff to ask for support to ensure this legacy is continued in the coming years.

Free tickets for alumnae of the school are now available to book here, between now and the 1st June 2025 via the schools website.

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04 Apr 2025

Burgess Hill Girls Announces New Fee Structure Early to Support Families

Burgess Hill Girls governing body has recently announced its new fee structure for the 2025-2026 academic year at the end of the Spring term rather than the traditional Summer term announcement, providing families with additional time to plan financially for the upcoming academic year.

In response to the Government's decision to add 20% VAT onto independent school fees from January 2025, Burgess Hill Girls has taken proactive steps to support both current and prospective families during this period of financial adjustment.

In a letter to parents, Dr Alison Smith, Chair of Governors at the school, was keen to stress the following:

• Governors remain dedicated to delivering the highest quality education while ensuring financial sustainability
• The overall fee adjustment for September 2025 will be 7.5%, passing on an additional 5% VAT and a 2.5% cost of living adjustment
• The school will absorb the remaining 5% VAT and inflationary rises from cost efficiency measures
• Furthermore, Burgess Hill Girls can confirm that the 2026/27 fee increase will be aligned with the rate of inflation only providing parents with greater financial certainty for future planning

Fee Structure and Value:

Fees for the 2025/2026 academic year are calculated on a termly basis and include provision of meals, wrap-around care from 8:00am – 6:00pm, and an extensive range of educational and extracurricular opportunities.

The fee structure for the academic year 2025/2026 is designed to represent competitively priced fees offering real value for money. Fees inclusive of VAT are:

• Prep School: starting at £4,101 per term*
• Senior School: starting at £7,194 per term
• Weekly Boarding: starting at £12,654 per term
• Full Boarding: starting at £15,594 per term

*£3,070 with Early Years Funding

Financial Accessibility and Support:

To make education more accessible, Burgess Hill Girls offers means-tested bursaries to support families across a range of income levels. For those considering entry in 2026-2027, the school will also offer scholarships recognising excellence in sports, drama, music, and art, alongside academic scholarships for outstanding scholarly potential.

Academic Excellence:

Burgess Hill Girls continues to maintain its reputation for academic excellence, with outstanding 2024 examination results:

• A Level: 91% of outcomes graded A*-B with an impressive 61% graded A*-A
• EPQ: 95% of students achieving either an A or A* grade
• GCSE: 68% of all entries graded 9-7, with 46% of entries graded 9-8 and 28% graded 9

Places are still available in certain year groups. Families interested in learning more about the fee structure and the educational provision at Burgess Hill Girls are encouraged to visit the school's website for more information: www.burgesshillgirls.com/admissions/fees/

Burgess Hill Girls is a leading independent day and boarding school for girls aged 2-18, located in West Sussex. For further information, please contact: 01444 241050.

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