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
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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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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