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Longhill High School

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Longhill High School

Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7FR

Community school
Pupils
723
Ages
11-16
FSM
43.8%
Attainment 8
32.9
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Mar 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
32.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.9%
Basics 9-5
22.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
26.5%
EBacc APS
2.82
EBacc 9-5
7.4%
EBacc 9-4
9.3%
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About Longhill High School

Longhill High School is a secondary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 32.9. The school has around 723 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Falmer Road, Brighton, BN2 7FR | More schools in Brighton and Hove

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Longhill High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2025 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  2. Mar 2024 — Requires improvement
  3. Sept 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Longhill High School

What is Longhill High School's Ofsted rating?
Longhill High School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Longhill High School's latest exam results?
Longhill High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 32.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Longhill High School located?
Longhill High School is a secondary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove (BN2 7FR).
How many pupils attend Longhill High School?
Longhill High School has around 723 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Longhill High School with other schools?
View Longhill High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Brighton and Hove.