The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.5 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (126% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.5
8.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
5.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
61%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.15
Band 2Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 194 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,301
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- BOSCO CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Tim Hulse (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Elm Grove South, Barnham, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 0EN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is St Philip Howard Catholic School a selective school?
No. St Philip Howard Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend St Philip Howard Catholic School?
St Philip Howard Catholic School currently has 1,301 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Philip Howard Catholic School take?
St Philip Howard Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Philip Howard Catholic School?
St Philip Howard Catholic School is in Bognor Regis, PO22 0EN, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Philip Howard Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Philip Howard Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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