The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.5
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
61%
Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 221 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,099
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 23.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- Head
- Mr John McKee (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Ladies Mile Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8PB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Patcham High School a selective school?
No. Patcham High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Patcham High School's Ofsted rating?
Patcham High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Patcham High School?
Patcham High School currently has 1,099 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Patcham High School take?
Patcham High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Patcham High School?
Patcham High School is in Brighton, BN1 8PB, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Patcham High School have a sixth form?
No, Patcham High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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