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St Philip Howard Catholic School

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St Philip Howard Catholic School

Elm Grove South, Barnham, Bognor Regis, PO22 0EN

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Bognor Regis.

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,301
Ages
11-18
FSM
11.8%
Attainment 8
52.5
Ofsted
Outstanding
Oct 2021

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
52.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
30.7%
Basics 9-5
47.2%

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
61.3%
EBacc APS
4.81
EBacc 9-5
32.1%
EBacc 9-4
45.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.21
A*-A Grades
24.3%
A*-B Grades
49.6%
AAB+ %
18.3%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 148 students entered

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About St Philip Howard Catholic School

St Philip Howard Catholic School is a secondary school in Bognor Regis, West Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.5. The school has around 1,301 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Elm Grove South, Bognor Regis, PO22 0EN | More schools in West Sussex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Philip Howard Catholic School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2021 — School remains Outstanding
  2. Apr 2016 — Outstanding (predecessor: The St Philip Howard Catholic High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Philip Howard Catholic School

What is St Philip Howard Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
St Philip Howard Catholic School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are St Philip Howard Catholic School's latest exam results?
St Philip Howard Catholic School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Philip Howard Catholic School located?
St Philip Howard Catholic School is a secondary school in Bognor Regis, West Sussex (PO22 0EN).
How many pupils attend St Philip Howard Catholic School?
St Philip Howard Catholic School has around 1,301 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Philip Howard Catholic School with other schools?
View St Philip Howard Catholic 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 West Sussex.