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Patcham High School
Goodgraded 19/04/2023Ages 11–161,099 pupilsDoes not apply
Patcham High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Brighton, within the Brighton and Hove local authority. The school has around 1,099 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/04/2023, Patcham High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 44.8 and 47% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Brighton can view Patcham High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.1%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence23.7%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher18.1England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals26.3%England avg 28.6%
English not first language6.5%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 845.5
Progress 8-0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths45%
Grade 4+ English & maths66%
EBacc entry61%
EBacc average point score4.33
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Brighton
All schools in Brighton →Patcham Junior SchoolGood · 0.1 miPatcham Infant SchoolGood · 0.2 miDowns View Life Skills College0.3 miVarndean College0.7 miDorothy Stringer SchoolGood · 0.9 miVarndean SchoolGood · 0.9 mi
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