St Philip Howard Catholic School

URN: 144243 • Bognor Regis PO22 0EN

Overview

Name
St Philip Howard Catholic School
URN
144243
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
BOSCO CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
69.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tim Hulse (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01243552055
Website
Visit
Address
Elm Grove South, Bognor Regis PO22 0EN

Summary

St Philip Howard Catholic School, located in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,301 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,033. The school is dedicated 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, encapsulated in the motto "Becoming the people God calls us to be," emphasizes respect for all and the importance of personal growth.

The curriculum at St Philip Howard is designed to challenge and inspire students, with a strong focus on academic achievement. The school has achieved notable results, including a Progress 8 score in the top 1% nationally. In addition to academic excellence, the school promotes the health and wellbeing of its pupils through various initiatives, including its designation as a Healthy School and its commitment to supporting students with dyslexia.

Community engagement is a key aspect of life at St Philip Howard, with students actively participating in charitable activities and outreach programs. The school also offers opportunities for teacher training through its partnership with Bosco Teacher Training, reflecting its commitment to educational excellence and community service.

Key details

LA
West Sussex
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
BOSCO CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1033
Pupils
1301
Boys
690
Girls
611
FSM %
11.80
Open date
2017-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-10-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1301 690 611 1033 11.80
2024-09-11 1247 662 585 1033 10.60
2023-09-11 1149 616 533 1033 7.00
2022-09-11 1149 616 533 1033 7.00
2021-09-11 1133 601 532 1033 7.60
2020-09-11 1073 562 511 1033 6.70

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