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St Philip Howard Catholic School
Elm Grove South, Barnham, Bognor Regis PO22 0EN
St Philip Howard Catholic School is a non-selective, Roman Catholic academy. It has about 1,250 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In October 2021 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Bosco Catholic Education Trust. (St Paul's Catholic College is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Progress, Attainment, Sixth form and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Representation.
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Progress: Excellent. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is excellent, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is about average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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