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St Philip Howard Catholic School
Elm Grove South, Barnham, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 0EN, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.0 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,301
Capacity
1,033
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
126%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a GCSE Attainment 8 score that ranks in the top 21% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths where 74% of students achieve grade 4 or above. Additionally, 67% of graduates progress to university, with 30% attending top-third institutions, reflecting the school's commitment to higher education pathways. However, while the EBacc entry rate is a solid 61%, there may be room for improvement in achieving higher grades, as only 48% reach grade 5 or above in English and Maths.
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Last inspected: 19 April 2016Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 52.5 | Top 21% 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%. | 74% | Top 29% 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%. | 48% | Top 40% 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 15% 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%. | 45% | Top 15% 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%. | 67% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 79 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.3%
White Other14.3%
Asian Indian4.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Asian Other2.5%
Black African2.4%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
White Irish0.5%
Other0.5%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.83363, -0.64495 · PO22 0EN
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN144243
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sphcs.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Philip Howard Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
St Philip Howard Catholic School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 April 2016.
Is St Philip Howard Catholic School a good school?
St Philip Howard Catholic School scores 86.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% 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 St Philip Howard Catholic School in GCSEs?
St Philip Howard Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.5. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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