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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND & Accessibility (sen)
- Calendar & Dates (calendar)
- Community Events & News (calendar)
- Information Booklet (download)
- School Notices (download)
- Skip to content (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The St Philip Howard Catholic High School (75.4)
- 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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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