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Burgess Hill Bede's

In June 2026, Burgess Hill Girls joined the St Bede’s School Trust (Bede's Trust).

The merger brings together two leading Sussex independent schools with shared values and a commitment to providing an excellent, rounded education. Burgess Hill Girls continues to operate as a distinct all-girls school on its current site, retaining its name, uniform, traditions and ethos. 

The merger will enable Burgess Hill Girls to benefit from the 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. The merger is about preserving and honouring the unique identity and ethos of the school, while strengthening the provision from which students continue to flourish academically and personally to become Tomorrow’s Women. United by shared values, this transformational new chapter will enable Burgess Hill Girls to shape a stronger and more ambitious future within a bold, collaborative Trust. 

Nick Mercer, Chair of Governors at Bede’s, said: 

“We are delighted to welcome Burgess Hill Girls into Bede’s 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.” 

 

Dr 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 girls’ education, our ethos, our site, our traditions 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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