St Philip Howard Catholic School, Bognor Regis
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Philip Howard is an inclusive, welcoming school where pupils achieve very well regardless of their starting points. The school excels at supporting all learners, including those with additional needs and disadvantages, through expert teaching, clear expectations rooted in care, and strong pastoral support. Pupils develop into confident, respectful young people who are extremely well prepared for their futures.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve above national average results and make sustained, accelerated progress from their starting points
- Strong inclusive culture where all pupils, including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, thrive
- Excellent behaviour, attendance and relationships built on kindness and respect
- Well-planned, ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge logically with strong focus on literacy
- Sixth-form students achieve well with strong careers guidance and progression to ambitious destinations
Areas for Improvement
- Personal development learning in key stage 4 is not revisited often enough, particularly around concepts like democracy
- Systems to check pupils' retention and understanding of personal development concepts lack precision
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Leadership roles, volunteering, mentoring, charity and social events, enrichment opportunities, work-related experiences, careers education with employers and providers
St Philip Howard Catholic School is a high-performing school where pupils achieve very well across all subjects and progress above national averages. The school demonstrates strong commitment to inclusion, excellent behaviour and attendance, and effective leadership.
At a Glance
11.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.4
Avg class size
60
Total classes
13 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
128%
Over capacity
1,322 pupils
1,033 capacity
289 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Bognor Regis
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bognor Regis
Admissions Demand - West Sussex
Places available
9,742
Applications
8,914
Got 1st preference
87.8%
Got preferred school
97.4%
Secondary admissions across West Sussex (2025/26)
Inspection History(4)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.88708%
Overall absence
16.61779%
Persistent absence
1,023
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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