The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.9
1.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
13.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.08
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 213 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 122 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,557
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 19.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Ms Suzanne Pike (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Felpham Way, Felpham, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 8EL
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Felpham Community College a selective school?
No. Felpham Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Felpham Community College's Ofsted rating?
Felpham Community College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Felpham Community College?
Felpham Community College currently has 1,557 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Felpham Community College take?
Felpham Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Felpham Community College?
Felpham Community College is in Bognor Regis, PO22 8EL, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Felpham Community College have a sixth form?
Yes, Felpham Community College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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