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Felpham Community College
Felpham Way, Felpham, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 8EL, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.3 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,557
Capacity
1,743
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.9, placing it in the top 71% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 79% recommending the school, although only 53% of students progress to university, and just 15% to top-third universities. The school may have room for improvement in EBacc entries, which currently stand at 17%.
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Last inspected: 19 January 2016Older 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. | 41.9 | Bottom 29% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 16% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 53% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 86 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (154 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of subjects
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Progress is communicated
83%
My child is happy
82%
My child makes good progress
82%
School has high expectations
82%
My child feels safe
80%
I'd recommend this school
79%
School supports development
75%
Behaviour is good
71%
School keeps me informed
70%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.3%
White Other14.2%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Black African0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.79317, -0.65624 · PO22 8EL
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN126080
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.felpham.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Felpham Community College rated by Ofsted?
Felpham Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 January 2016.
Is Felpham Community College a good school?
Felpham Community College scores 32.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Felpham Community College?
Based on 154 Ofsted Parent View responses, Felpham Community College receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Felpham Community College in GCSEs?
Felpham Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.9. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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