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Patcham High School
- Secondary
- Brighton and Hove BN1 8PB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Outcomes are improving in most subjects
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ conduct is typically good and they treat one another with respect
Qualifications and Training: Secured staffing and improved quality of teaching
Current Educational Practices: Subject leaders routinely review and improve the quality of provision
Strengths and Challenges: Effective in English and modern foreign languages; less effective in science and technology
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can be involved through regular school events
Communication: Effective communication through reports and meetings
Parent Satisfaction: Parents believe pupils are safe at school
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Supportive and proactive in addressing issues
Actions for Quality Improvement: Adjusted curriculum to meet pupils' needs and introduced pupil premium advocates
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding, pupils feel safe
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Teachers are well-trained in safeguarding and support is available
Extracurricular Offerings: Range of extracurricular sports clubs
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils attend extracurricular activities before school
Career Counselling Services: Provided impartial careers advice and guidance
Preparation for Sixth Form: Includes alternative courses at local colleges
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEN are well supported by teaching assistants
Subjects Offered: Broad curriculum including GCSEs and vocational qualifications
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Patcham High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 1092 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 51% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 |
B
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B
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.1 | - | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 51% | 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 | -0.21 | 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 | 47.9 | 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 | 51% | 29.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 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 | 33% | 26.35% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 12.52% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 17.48% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.16 | 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 | 92% | 85% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 207 | 159 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 80.43% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 26.07% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 10.14% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 57% | 38.43% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5.93% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 1.64% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | -0.15 | 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 | 53.6 | 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 | 64% | 33.95% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 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 | 27% | 30.45% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 18.68% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 23.14% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.85 | 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 | 95% | 90.79% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 204 | 163 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 88.79% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 12.07% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 58% | 37.14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
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 | -0.06 | 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 | 47.6 | 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 | 46% 1 | 31.71% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 2 | 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 | 44% | 32% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 14.48% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 2 | 19.67% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.15 | 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 | 93% | 90.77% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 197 | 167 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 86.08% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 22.85% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 13.08% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 54% | 32.15% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 18% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 2.46% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 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 | -0.18 | 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 | 46.2 | 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 | 47% 2 | 32.35% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 6 | 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 | 35% | 24.2% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 13 | 13.4% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 11 | 17.6% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.93 | 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 | 96% | 69.54% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 191 | 161 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 64.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 20.23% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.31% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 57% | 30.23% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.31% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 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 | -0.03 | 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 | 48.7 | 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 | 49% | 31.05% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 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 | 43% | 24.05% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 16.95% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 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 | 92% | 65.15% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 207 | 168 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 62.85% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 14.38% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 57% | 29.85% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.46% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.15% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Patcham High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
