The St Philip Howard Catholic High School
URN: 126102 • Bognor Regis PO22 0EN
Overview
- Name
- The St Philip Howard Catholic High School
- URN
- 126102
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 75.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Carter (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Elm Grove South, Bognor Regis PO22 0EN
Summary
St Philip Howard Catholic High School, located in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school with a current enrolment of 973 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 902. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment grounded in Catholic values, aiming to develop responsible and caring individuals who contribute positively to society. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its mission, "Becoming the people God calls us to be," which emphasizes respect for all students regardless of their faith background.
The curriculum at St Philip Howard is designed to support academic achievement and personal growth, with a strong focus on high standards and a "can do" culture. The school has been recognized for its impressive results, with Year 11 students achieving top progress scores. In addition to academic offerings, the school provides various support programs, including initiatives for health and wellbeing, dyslexia awareness, and oracy skills development.
Community engagement is a vital aspect of life at St Philip Howard, where students participate in charitable activities and outreach programs. The school is part of the Bosco Catholic Education Trust, allowing it to collaborate with other institutions to enhance educational opportunities and support for all students.
The curriculum at St Philip Howard is designed to support academic achievement and personal growth, with a strong focus on high standards and a "can do" culture. The school has been recognized for its impressive results, with Year 11 students achieving top progress scores. In addition to academic offerings, the school provides various support programs, including initiatives for health and wellbeing, dyslexia awareness, and oracy skills development.
Community engagement is a vital aspect of life at St Philip Howard, where students participate in charitable activities and outreach programs. The school is part of the Bosco Catholic Education Trust, allowing it to collaborate with other institutions to enhance educational opportunities and support for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Philip Howard Catholic School (69.5)
- Felpham Community College (57.1)
- The Regis School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 902
- Pupils
- 973
- Boys
- 490
- Girls
- 480
- FSM %
- 4.90
- Open date
- Close date
- 2017-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-04-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 973 | 490 | 480 | 902 | 4.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 973 | 490 | 480 | 902 | 4.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 973 | 490 | 480 | 902 | 4.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 973 | 490 | 480 | 902 | 4.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 973 | 490 | 480 | 902 | 4.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 973 | 490 | 480 | 902 | 4.90 |
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