Patcham High School
Community school
Brighton, BN1 8PB
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 48% in England
6 of 10 in Brighton and Hove
Pupils
1,074
First preferences per place
0.73
2026/27
Absence
8.1%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 47.9 | 44.0 | 45.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51% | 46% | 45% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.9 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 55% | 58% | 58% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.21 | -0.45 | — |
66% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Varndean School · 0.9 mi · Good · Top 19% in England
- Dorothy Stringer School · 0.9 mi · Good · Top 20% in England
- Cardinal Newman Catholic School · 1.9 mi · Not judged · Top 24% in England
- Blatchington Mill School · 2.1 mi · No rating · Top 24% in England
- Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre · 2.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 40% in England
- King's School · 2.2 mi · Report card · Top 12% in England
Best secondary schools in Brighton and Hove · Best secondary schools in East Sussex
The neighbourhood
Patcham High School is in Patcham East (typical home £475,000, crime high).
What is Patcham High School's Ofsted rating?
Patcham High School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Patcham High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Patcham High School is in the top 48% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.