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Longhill High School
- Secondary
- Rottingdean BN2 7FR
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Based on the inspection date: 19 March 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Variable attitudes to learning have slowed progress; disappointing exam results
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour improving, mostly calm and positive; older pupils have high aspirations
Strengths and Challenges: Staff feel motivated and valued; workload is managed well
Qualifications and Training: Teacher’s subject knowledge mostly secure; some subjects need further support
Current Educational Practices: Leaders supported staff to develop subject knowledge; ongoing development needed
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents value the parents' forum
Communication: Better communication, parents appreciate it
Parent Satisfaction: Parents say communication has improved
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils have trusted adults to turn to
Actions for Quality Improvement: High aspirations and success focus; recent leadership changes securing improvements
Managing Bullying and Safety: Incidents of bullying reduced; pupils feel safe and happy
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Well-supported pupils' welfare; safeguarding is effective
Extracurricular Offerings: Impressively wide range of activities, including arts and sports
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Opportunities well-valued by students
Career Counselling Services: Careers support ensures aspirations; strong links with post-16 providers
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disadvantaged pupils supported effectively; gaps still exist
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Longhill High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 825 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 28% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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You have my sincere welcome to Longhill High School. We are a school that sets high standards for itself, works tirelessly to achieve those standards, and succeeds in fostering the growth of both the young people it enrols and the community it serves. I have high expectations for young people's education and think that a solid education is the cornerstone of a life filled with opportunities and achievement. I am determined that our students will move forward in life to be kind, resilient, confident individuals who will make a positive contribution, anywhere in the world. We take pride in offering a flexible, comprehensive, and balanced curriculum that allows each student to forge their own unique path. We set high standards for our young people so they are stretched to the limit. Our students succeed both socially and academically at Longhill High School because to its inspiring and encouraging culture. We develop the 'whole child' and recognise that our young people need a plethora of soft and hard skills to succeed in our ever-changing world. As the headteacher, it is my duty to give your kid an exceptional education that supports their interests, abilities, and aspirations. In partnership with parents and the community, I know that we can together deliver an experience which will result in happy, inspiring individuals who will be equipped to face the world confidently. We appreciate you visiting our website and your time. If you would like to visit us, kindly make arrangements with the school office.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | - | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 28% | 63% | 62% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.62 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% | 29.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 40.43% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 26.35% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 12.52% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 17.48% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.08 | 2.65 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 85% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 170 | 159 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 80.43% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 26.07% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 10.14% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 49% | 38.43% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.93% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.64% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.93% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 33.95% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 43.14% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 30.45% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 18.68% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 23.14% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.93 | 2.92 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 90.79% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 157 | 163 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 88.79% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 12.07% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 48% | 37.14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.82 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% 3 | 31.71% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 7 | 45.38% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 32% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 1 | 14.48% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 5 | 19.67% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.2 | 2.91 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 90.77% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 210 | 167 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 86.08% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 22.85% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 13.08% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 40% | 32.15% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 18% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.46% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.08% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.59 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% 3 | 32.35% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% 10 | 44.6% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 7% | 24.2% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 1 | 13.4% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% 2 | 17.6% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.13 | 2.91 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 69.54% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 213 | 161 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 64.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 20.23% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.31% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 49% | 30.23% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.31% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 1.92% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.62% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.78 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% | 31.05% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 42.16% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 24.05% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 16.95% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 18.16% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 65.15% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 227 | 168 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 62.85% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 14.38% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 41% | 29.85% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0.46% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.15% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.15% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Longhill High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
