Burgess Hill Girls vs Hurstpierpoint College
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burgess Hill Girls
Burgess Hill · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
440 students
Hurstpierpoint College
Hassocks · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
1,311 students
| Measure | Burgess Hill Girls Burgess Hill, South East | Hurstpierpoint College Hassocks, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #460 of 679 | #571 of 679 |
| National rank | #2876 of 4,090 | #3520 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 440 | 1,311 |
| Pupils on roll | 440 | 1,311 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 61.1% | 96.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.0 | 11.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.87 | 0.10 |
| A level points per entry | 44.4 | 46.7 |
| town | Burgess Hill | Hassocks |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | – | www.hppc.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Burgess Hill Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.6 vs 20.2).
- •Hurstpierpoint College is the larger school with 1,311 students compared with 440.
- •Burgess Hill Girls is girls and Hurstpierpoint College is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burgess Hill Girls better than Hurstpierpoint College?
On the Success Index (England), Burgess Hill Girls ranks higher (31.6 vs 20.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Burgess Hill Girls and Hurstpierpoint College?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Burgess Hill and Hassocks in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burgess Hill Girls: 440. Hurstpierpoint College: 1,311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burgess Hill Girls and Hurstpierpoint College rank in South East?
Burgess Hill Girls is 460th of 679 and Hurstpierpoint College is 571st of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).