St Philip Howard Catholic School

A outstanding academy converter school in West Sussex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Philip Howard Catholic School.

Bognor Regis, PO220EN Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
69.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.68
English & Maths grade 4+ %
64.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 79.2%
Continue in education or training
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 54.0%
Sustained employment
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 27.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
19 April 2016
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Elm Grove South
Barnham
Bognor Regis, PO220EN
Phone
1243552055
Website
sphcs.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144243
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Elm Grove South, Barnham, Bognor Regis, PO22 0EN
Website
http://www.sphcs.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BOSCO CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1,033 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Arundel and Brighton
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,247
Free School Meals
11.2% (140 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (39 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
54.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
27.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
47%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
81 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
79.2 (+27.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
53.6 (+14.1 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.68 (+0.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
78 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
156
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,247 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★★
(8 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(19 students)
Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Religious Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(19 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Becoming the people God calls us to be"

Catholic ethos Gospel values

St Philip Howard is a Catholic school guided by Gospel values with prayer and the sacramental life of the Church at the heart of the school community; inclusive of all faiths and backgrounds.

Head Teacher's Message

Tim Hulse, Headteacher, welcomes visitors and highlights SPH’s aim to provide the very best educational experience with outstanding grades and strong pastoral care, underpinned by the Catholic faith and the motto Becomings the people God calls us to be.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Drama Club Gardening Club English Club Uno Club Lego Club Aviation Club MFL Club Art Club Concert Band Debate Club Gaming Club Chess Club Knitting & Crochet Club STEM Club KS4 Philosophy Club Mindfulness Crafts Dance Club Choir Cross Stitch Club Duke of Edinburgh Band Ukulele Group Singing Group Keyboard Club

Sports

Football Rugby Netball Badminton Basketball Athletics Rounders Cricket Table Tennis Handball

Facilities

Mirrored Dance Studio Muga All Weather Pitch Large Sports Hall Classrooms Large School Hall

SEND Provision

SEND Local Offer (SEN Information Report)

Admissions Criteria

We are a Catholic school, but we welcome children of all faiths and backgrounds who wish to join our community. Catholic children have priority of admission, but this does not affect the right of an applicant who is not Catholic to apply for a place. The school serves parishes Arundel, Bognor Regis & Slindon, Chichester, Selsey & the Witterings, Petworth & Midhurst, Storrington, and also serves Billingshurst & West Grinstead.

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