Felpham Community College
| Type | Secondary |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Felpham Way Felpham Bognor Regis West Sussex PO22 8EL |
| Phone | 01243826511 |
| Reference Number | 126080 |
Description
betaFelpham Community College is a distinguished mixed-gender, community school located in Felpham, West Sussex, with a postcode of PO22 8EL. Established in 1974, the school initially operated as Felpham Comprehensive School but was renamed Felpham Community College around 1991. The school accommodates approximately 1,400 students from ages 11 to 18 and follows a curriculum encompassing the full range of academic grades.
The campus of Felpham Community College is shared with the local Arun Leisure Centre, providing top-notch sports facilities for an enriching physical education program. Notable alumni include Danny Hollands, a footballer, and Ben Richards, an actor best known for his role in ITV's Footballer's Wives.
The local authority is West Sussex County Council, and the Department for Education assigns the college the URN number 126080. Head teacher Michelle Kelly is serving in an acting capacity.
The school is a registered member of the West Sussex education system, showcasing a consistent dedication to preparing students for their educational journey well into adulthood[50°47′37″N 0°39′24″W][0.6567°W].
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1512 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.47%
Girls: 50.53% |
Year Groups
| Year | Number of pupils |
|---|---|
| 7 | 298 |
| 8 | 252 |
| 9 | 275 |
| 10 | 291 |
| 11 | 215 |
| 12 | 98 |
| 13 | 83 |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2019-04-30 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-26 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2016-01-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-11-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-12-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-11-30 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-03-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-09-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-10-11 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2021. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 6 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 13 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 11 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 1 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 21 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 14 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 21 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 21 | 0 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.7 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.24 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.