School Compass

St Philip Howard Catholic School

Bognor Regis · West Sussex · PO22 0EN. secondary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 11 to 18. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

Compare this schoolSchool website

Published snapshot

Figures come from the same West Sussex index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.

Ofsted overall
Outstanding
KS2 RWM expected
—
Attainment 8
52.5
English & maths 9–4
74%

Ofsted publication date: 23/11/2021. Open Ofsted report

Common questions

Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.

What is St Philip Howard Catholic School's Ofsted rating?

St Philip Howard Catholic School has an overall Ofsted grade of Outstanding (published 23/11/2021). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.

What are St Philip Howard Catholic School's GCSE outcomes?

Published Attainment 8 is 52.5. English and maths 9–4: 74%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.

Where is St Philip Howard Catholic School?

St Philip Howard Catholic School is in Bognor Regis (PO22 0EN), West Sussex. URN 144243.

How do I compare St Philip Howard Catholic School with nearby schools?

Open School Compass with St Philip Howard Catholic School shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.

Inspection excerpt

Verbatim from the published report (Ofsted inspection report). Open the full PDF for context.

s in A ‑ level and vocational courses sit above national figures, particularly for those with greater barriers to success. A high proportion of students successfully progress to ambitious destinations and universities. The curriculum is sequenced appropriately and taught expertly. Teachers receive regular training so…

Full inspection report

From the school's website

Short excerpts from publicly scanned pages — corroborate on a visit; not an inspection verdict.

Community & parents

Additionally, the governors provide a valuable link between the school and the wider community, representing the views of parents, teachers, and local stakeholders.

Source page · scanned 2026-09-13

Citation

Preferred attribution when referencing this page in articles or AI answers.

St Philip Howard Catholic School
URN: 144243
Local authority: West Sussex
Town: Bognor Regis
Postcode: PO22 0EN
Ofsted overall: Outstanding (23/11/2021)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/144243/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

How to use this page

Open the compare tool with St Philip Howard Catholic School already shortlisted, add neighbours from your postcode, then print a visit pack.

  1. Compare this school to load it into Side by side.
  2. Enter your home postcode and tick two to four nearby settings.
  3. Read how to read figures before treating any single number as a verdict.