St Philip Howard Catholic School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Philip Howard Catholic School
Address: Elm Grove South, Barnham
Town/City: Bognor Regis
County: West Sussex
Postcode: PO22 0EN
Telephone Number: 01243 552055
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Bosco Catholic Education Trust
Sponsor: Bosco Catholic Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Tim Hulse
Capacity: 1033
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1322 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 128% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.9%

Location and administration

URN: 144243
DfE Number: 938/4800
UKPRN: 10063488
UPRN: 200002704750
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Arun (E07000224)
Constituency: Arundel and South Downs (E14001067)
Electoral Ward: Barnham (E05009804)
Diocese: RC02(Diocese of Arundel and Brighton)

Easting & Northing: 495520E, 104663N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 50' 3.35" N 0° 38' 41.32" W
Plus Code: 9C2XR9M4+P3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Barnham Primary School (0.3km)
  2. Eastergate CofE Primary School (1.3km)
  3. Ormiston Six Villages Academy (1.6km)
  4. Aldingbourne Primary School (1.8km)
  5. Walberton & Binsted CofE Primary School (2.2km)
  6. Yapton CE Primary School (2.5km)
  7. The Amicus School (2.6km)
  8. Slindon CofE Primary School (3.4km)
  9. Slindon College (3.9km)
  10. Downview Primary School (4.1km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Albert Alonzo - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 February 2027.
  • Mr Lee Austin - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 21 September 2029.
  • Ms Ilona Banach - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 November 2028.
  • Mr James Bird - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 November 2028.
  • Mrs Mary Bridget Craig - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 April 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 July 2027.
  • Mrs Angie Gresty - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 July 2027.
  • Mr Tim Hulse - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 August 2050.
  • Mr Christopher John Kilbane - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 February 2027.
  • Mrs Claire Lewis - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mr Victor Pera Meirinhos - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 July 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 25 July 2027.
  • Mr Richard Meredith - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 28 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 April 2029.
  • Mr Aaron Perry - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 November 2029.
  • Mrs Eleanor Shoebridge - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 7 December 2029.
  • Ms Rachael Warne - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 November 2028.