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St Philip Howard Catholic School

State school · Bognor Regis, PO22 0EN
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,301 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,301 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
West Sussex County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Tim Hulse

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

St Mary's Catholic Primary School 19 %
Other 18 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
St Richard's Catholic Primary School 13 %
St Philip's Catholic Primary School, Arundel 10 %
Barnham Primary School 7 %
Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham 5 %
Yapton CE Primary School 4 %
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton 3 %
Aldingbourne Primary School 3 %
Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School 3 %
Eastergate CofE Primary School 3 %
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School 2 %
Arundel CofE Primary School 2 %
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing 2 %
River Beach Primary School 2 %
Edward Bryant School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
79%
LA avg.
58%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
52.8%
LA avg.
45.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
37.89
LA avg.
33.37
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
76
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
15.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,301
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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Contact the school

Address

Elm Grove South
Barnham
Bognor Regis
West Sussex
PO22 0EN
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Telephone: 01243 552055

Email: office@st-philiphoward.w-sussex.sch.uk

Website: http://www.sphcs.co.uk

Local authority: West Sussex County Council

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School data & information St Philip Howard Catholic School Elm Grove South, Barnham, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 0EN
1,301 Pupil numbers
11.8 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
17 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
76 Number of teachers
17 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
52.8%
LA avg.
45.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
53.60
LA avg.
46.10
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.68 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 167 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 174 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 90 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 8
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 174 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 174 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 5
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 8
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
24.5%
LA avg.
15.2%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
37.89
LA avg.
33.37
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 8 A
Sociology GCE A level 10 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 13 A
Psychology GCE A level 19 B
Physics GCE A level 21 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 6 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 7 A
Mathematics GCE A level 41 A
History GCE A level 20 B
Geography GCE A level 9 A
Film Studies GCE A level 10 B
English Literature GCE A level 12 B
English Language GCE A level 17 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 8 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 10 B
Chemistry GCE A level 20 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 24 B
Biology GCE A level 26 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 8 A

Entry and exit data

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Recent feeder schools

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

St Philip Howard Catholic School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
15.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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