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Patcham High School
Ladies Mile Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8PB, Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.0 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,099
Capacity
1,125
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 52% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in English and Maths where 66% of students achieve grade 4 or above. The school also boasts a strong EBacc entry rate of 61%, reflecting a commitment to a broad curriculum. However, there is limited published data on student progress, which may be a consideration for parents.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.5 | Bottom 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 66% | Top 49% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 45% | Top 46% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 61% | Top 19% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 41% | Top 19% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.1%
White Other3.7%
Mixed Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Black African1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.86229, -0.14398 · BN1 8PB
School details
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
RegionSouth East
URN114608
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Patcham High School rated by Ofsted?
Patcham High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2017.
Is Patcham High School a good school?
Patcham High School scores 47.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Patcham High School in GCSEs?
Patcham High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.5. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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