Patcham High School

A good community school school in Brighton and Hove. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Patcham High School.

Brighton, BN18PB Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
44.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.45
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 62.9%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
7 November 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ladies Mile Road
Brighton, BN18PB
Phone
1273503908
Website
patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
114608
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Ladies Mile Road, Brighton, BN1 8PB
Website
https://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1125 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,092
Free School Meals
21.7% (237 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.1% (45 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
44.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.6
English Attainment 8:
9.0
Maths Attainment 8:
9.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.6
Ebacc English:
82.8%
Ebacc Entry:
40.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
81.0%
Ebacc Languages:
71.0%
Ebacc Maths:
97.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
91.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.45
Progress 8 Range:
-0.64 to -0.26

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
40.3 (+20.9 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
62.9 (+10.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
182
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,092 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"One Team, One Dream."

Pride Respect Success

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher John McKee welcomes visitors to Patcham High School, describing it as a vibrant, inclusive and ambitious community with the motto One Team, One Dream. The message emphasizes high expectations, care, excellent teaching, and the development of confident, curious, and resilient learners who are ready to take on the world.

Facilities

4G Pitch Changing Rooms Classrooms Cricket Nets Dance Studio Drama Studio Gym Hall Meeting Rooms MUGAs Canteen School Field Swimming Pool

Curriculum Highlights

Core subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, Modern Foreign Languages, Humanities (Geography and History), Physical Education and Life Skills (PSHE and RE). Year 7–8: Art, Computing, Drama, Design Technology, Food and Nutrition, Music and Textiles; in Year 7 students study two languages (French and German or French and Spanish) and continue one language in Year 8. Year 9: core remains the same with continued modern foreign language and additional Design Technology, Food and Nutrition, Textiles; students can select two courses from Art, Computing, Dance, Drama, Music, and Sports Foundation (additional). Year 10–11 (Key Stage 4): English (Language and Literature GCSEs), Mathematics, Science (combined or triple), Geography or History (both possible), PE and Life Skills (including RE); four option subjects from Art, Art 3D Design, Art Textiles, Computer Science, Citizenship, Dance, Drama, French, Food & Nutrition, German, Health & Fitness, Media Studies, Music, Physical Education, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish.

Admissions Criteria

All applications are made through the Brighton and Hove City Council admissions process.

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