Welcome to St Philip Howard Catholic School
Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academy converter
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,301 Total
No. of Boys
690 (53.0%)
No. of Girls
611 (47.0%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
18.5%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
6.6%
A*/A grades
31.13%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
93%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
1%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
54%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
9%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Events
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Exciting Events Ahead!
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Admissions Process
Quick ApplyKey Dates & Deadlines
Nov 6, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
Nov 6, 2025
Applications Open 6pm
Nov 21, 2025
Year 11 into 12 Taster Day
Jan 6, 2026
Year 11 and Non-SPH Applicant Interviews Jan/Feb 2026
Jun 22, 2026
Sixth Form Induction Week 22-25 June 2026
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
1 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Spring
1 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Mar 27
Summer
1 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - Jul 22
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Summer Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Alumni Stories
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Enrichment Activities
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About School
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |