Felpham Community College
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Address | Felpham Way, PO22 8EL |
| School Website | www.felpham.com |
| Telephone | 1243826511 |
| URN | 126080 |
School Census
| Total | 1512 |
| Girls/Boys | 764/748 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.5%/49.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 13.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 233 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 19/01/2016 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 19/01/2016 | Good |
| 07/11/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 19/01/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 07/11/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 22 October 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 26 March 2019 | Short inspection | View |
| 19 January 2016 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 07 November 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 07 December 2011 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 30 November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 04 March 2009 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 14 September 2005 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 11 October 1999 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 45.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 17.20% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.42 |
| Progress 8 | -0.47 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 54% |
| Entering EBacc | 17% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.61 |
| Progress 8 | -0.24 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 62% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.93 |
| Progress 8 | 0.06 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 601 |
| As first preference | 242 |
| As second preference | 252 |
| As third preference | 107 |
| Total Offers Made | 269 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 242 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 651 |
| As first preference | 305 |
| As second preference | 257 |
| As third preference | 89 |
| Total Offers Made | 308 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 284 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 636 |
| As first preference | 249 |
| As second preference | 261 |
| As third preference | 125 |
| Total Offers Made | 287 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 249 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 611 |
| As first preference | 220 |
| As second preference | 261 |
| As third preference | 130 |
| Total Offers Made | 246 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 220 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 619 |
| As first preference | 238 |
| As second preference | 265 |
| As third preference | 116 |
| Total Offers Made | 265 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 237 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 618 |
| As first preference | 254 |
| As second preference | 244 |
| As third preference | 119 |
| Total Offers Made | 267 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 254 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 579 |
| As first preference | 193 |
| As second preference | 253 |
| As third preference | 133 |
| Total Offers Made | 205 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 193 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 518 |
| As first preference | 245 |
| As second preference | 179 |
| As third preference | 94 |
| Total Offers Made | 248 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 242 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 509 |
| As first preference | 213 |
| As second preference | 219 |
| As third preference | 77 |
| Total Offers Made | 223 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 213 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 502 |
| As first preference | 223 |
| As second preference | 187 |
| As third preference | 92 |
| Total Offers Made | 233 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 223 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 430 |
| As first preference | 192 |
| As second preference | 153 |
| As third preference | 85 |
| Total Offers Made | 212 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 192 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 54% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 14% |
| no | 86% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 32% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 77% |
| no | 23% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 13.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 80.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 12.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Downview Primary School
(0.32 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Wroxham Way, , PO22 8ER