Open State Secondary Mixed

Patcham High School

Ladies Mile Road, Brighton, BN1 8PB
1,099 Pupils
1,125 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
23.80% FSM %
554 Boys
545 Girls
About Patcham High School

Patcham High School is a Secondary Local authority maintained schools serving Brighton and the surrounding area in Brighton and Hove with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the South East region.

It has 1,099 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,125. Current headteacher: John McKee.

Information on Patcham High School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Brighton and Hove
Region South East
Administrative District Brighton and Hove
Parliamentary Constituency Brighton Pavilion
Ward Patcham & Hollingbury
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10016524
URN 114608
Data Last Updated 05-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Andrew Saunders Chair of Governors 14/10/2024 13/10/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
J Johnson Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 01/05/2014 N/A
Ms Lauren Atallah Governor 22/09/2022 21/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Christine Bennett Governor 22/09/2022 21/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Sarah Box Governor 27/05/2021 07/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Julia Cason Governor 11/05/2023 29/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kate Dorrian Governor 10/10/2025 09/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Marc Ducroquet-Lavin Governor 15/07/2024 14/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Fisher Governor 22/09/2022 21/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rohaise Flint Governor 11/07/2023 08/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Hazel Gould Governor 08/05/2025 07/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jonathan Harris Governor 11/05/2023 11/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Patcham High School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Brighton, Brighton and Hove.
Patcham High School has 1,099 pupils, with a capacity of 1,125.
Patcham High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Patcham High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Patcham High School is Mr John McKee.
Patcham High School is at Ladies Mile Road, Brighton, BN1 8PB, in the Brighton and Hove local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Patcham High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Patcham High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr John McKee
Ladies Mile Road, Brighton, BN1 8PB
Location
Quick Summary
URN 114608
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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