Longhill High School
URN: 114581 • Brighton BN2 7FR
Overview
- Name
- Longhill High School
- URN
- 114581
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 36.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachelle Otulakowski (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01273304086
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Falmer Road, Brighton BN2 7FR
Summary
Longhill High School is a mixed community secondary school located in Brighton, with a current enrolment of 723 pupils and a capacity for 1,200. The school is committed to fostering an environment where aspiration, determination, and success are at the forefront of its ethos. Longhill High School actively encourages collaboration between parents and teachers to enhance student achievement, as highlighted by positive feedback from families.
The school offers a supportive curriculum designed to cater to a diverse range of student needs, providing both additional support for those who require it and challenges for those seeking to excel. Students have expressed appreciation for the approachable nature of the staff, who are dedicated to helping them succeed academically and personally.
Longhill High School also engages with the local community through various initiatives, including sports and extracurricular activities, which enrich the student experience. The school is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that promotes both academic success and personal growth. Parents are invited to attend the upcoming Open Evening on 2nd October to learn more about the school's offerings and community involvement.
The school offers a supportive curriculum designed to cater to a diverse range of student needs, providing both additional support for those who require it and challenges for those seeking to excel. Students have expressed appreciation for the approachable nature of the staff, who are dedicated to helping them succeed academically and personally.
Longhill High School also engages with the local community through various initiatives, including sports and extracurricular activities, which enrich the student experience. The school is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that promotes both academic success and personal growth. Parents are invited to attend the upcoming Open Evening on 2nd October to learn more about the school's offerings and community involvement.
Useful links
- Become a School Governor 2025 (governance)
- Calendar (calendar)
- School Policies (other)
- 01273 304086 (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Longhill Prospectus (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- S-quid Payments (other)
- Parent Portal (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Dorothy Stringer School (65.1)
- Varndean School (64.7)
- Patcham High School (62.4)
- Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (57.4)
- East Brighton College of Media Arts (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Brighton and Hove
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 723
- Boys
- 381
- Girls
- 342
- FSM %
- 43.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 723 | 381 | 342 | 1200 | 43.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 825 | 430 | 395 | 1200 | 39.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 908 | 472 | 436 | 1200 | 31.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 908 | 472 | 436 | 1200 | 31.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 918 | 461 | 457 | 1200 | 30.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 893 | 443 | 450 | 1200 | 27.10 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.