Patcham High School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Patcham High School
Address: Ladies Mile Road
Town/City: Brighton
County: East Sussex
Postcode: BN1 8PB
Telephone Number: 01273 503908
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr John McKee
Capacity: 1125
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1074 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.3%

Location and administration

URN: 114608
DfE Number: 846/4072
UKPRN: 10016524
UPRN: 22223980
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Brighton and Hove (E06000043)
Constituency: Brighton Pavilion (E14001130)
Electoral Ward: Patcham & Hollingbury (E05015408)

Easting & Northing: 530717E, 108617N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 51' 46.54" N 0° 8' 37.78" W
Plus Code: 9C2XVV74+5F

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Patcham Junior School (0.2km)
  2. Patcham Infant School (0.3km)
  3. Downs View Life Skills College (0.5km)
  4. Carden Nursery and Primary School (1.1km)
  5. Varndean College (1.2km)
  6. Westdene Primary School (1.4km)
  7. Varndean School (1.4km)
  8. Dorothy Stringer School (1.5km)
  9. Balfour Primary School (1.6km)
  10. St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (1.8km)
Governors

  • Ms Lauren Atallah - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2026.
  • Ms Christine Bennett - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2030.
  • Sarah Box - Governor. Appointed on 27 May 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2026.
  • Siobhan Cowell - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 January 2030.
  • Ms Kate Dorrian - Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 October 2029.
  • Mr Marc Ducroquet-Lavin - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2028.
  • Mr Paul Elliott - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 January 2030.
  • Mr Andrew Fisher - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2030.
  • Hazel Gould - Governor. Appointed on 8 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2026.
  • Mr Jonathan Harris - Governor. Appointed on 11 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 May 2027.
  • Mr Gregoire Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 January 2026.
  • J Johnson - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 May 2014.
  • Ms Catherine Jordan - Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 January 2028.
  • Mr Philip McDonald - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 8 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2026.
  • Mr Philip McDonald - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 8 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 July 2030.
  • Mr Philip McDonald - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 July 2030.
  • Mr John McKee - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Karen Penny - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 January 2030.
  • Ms Siobhan Riordan - Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 May 2030.
  • Mr Andrew Saunders - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 7 July 2026.
  • Mr Andrew Saunders - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Ms Melinda Shead - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2028.
  • Mr Christopher Street - Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 November 2025.