West Sussex Alternative Provision College is a pupil referral unit in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- 254 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 254 (places for 292)
- Headteacher
- Mr Doug Thomas (Head Teacher)
- Opened
- 3 September 2013
- Free school meals
- 65.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- West Sussex
- School reference (URN)
- 131182
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or West Sussex council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, July 2014; school remains Good (May 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in July 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, May 2024).
Contact and getting there
Cuckfield Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 8RE
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Hambrook School Independent · Ages 5–18 0.8 miles
- Woodlands Meed Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.5 miles
- London Meed Community Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.6 miles
All SEND schools in West Sussex
By need in West Sussex: Autism (21) · Speech and language (19) · Moderate learning (9) · Physical (9) · Severe learning (8) · Hearing (8) · SEMH (7) · Dyslexia and SpLD (5) · PMLD (4) · Vision (3) · Multi-sensory (2)
Questions about West Sussex Alternative Provision College
How do I get a place at West Sussex Alternative Provision College?
Places at West Sussex Alternative Provision College are usually arranged by your child’s current school or West Sussex council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does West Sussex Alternative Provision College take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is West Sussex Alternative Provision College’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in May 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is West Sussex Alternative Provision College?
Cuckfield Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 8RE, in West Sussex.
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