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Burgess Hill Academy funding crisis

Brighton Academy Trust (UBAT) has been withholding public funding from our school and instead spending it on non-pupil facing roles in their central services. 

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Withheld funding

In an Academy Trust of this size the average percentage taken from schools to spend on Trust central services is 5-6%. Withheld funds have led to excessive workload and job cuts.


  • 28%

    £1,814,000 Government funding withheld 2021-22

  • 15%

    £1,015,000 Government funding withheld 2022-23

  • Total

    £2,829,000 Government funding withheld 2021-23

    Figures for 2023-4 are not yet available

Actions you can take

Keep up-to-date with the latest developments by following communications from the school and attending any scheduled meetings or information sessions.

Contact the University of Brighton Academy Trust

Express your concerns about the withholding of funds and the impact it is having on your child's education. Hearing directly from parents can be a powerful catalyst for change. Click to email the CEO Dr John Smith

Join the Parents’ Campaign

You can make a significant difference. If you would be interested in being part of a parents’ campaign, please click to fill out a short form

Attend the meeting

Come along to the meeting for parents and the local community:  Tuesday 25th June, 4-5pm  Cyprus Hall Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill  RH15 8DX Click to fill out a short form to let us know if you can make it.

Engage with Local Representatives

Reach out to your local councillors and Parliamentary candidates to raise awareness about this issue and seek their support in advocating for fair funding for our school.  Click to find your West Sussex County Councillors
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Local action

If you are running a campaign or have won on a union issue locally, we want to highlight where NEU reps and activists across the country are working together with members, to campaign and win on issues in their schools and colleges.

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