Felpham students are celebrating improved GCSE and BTEC results, with more top grades and a significant rise in strong passes in English and Mathematics.

This year, the school has seen an increase in the number of students achieving the highest grades, with more students securing grades 7-9 than in previous years. Particularly pleasing is a 10% increase in the number of students achieving strong passes in both English and Mathematics.

Among the many outstanding individual achievements were:
· Jamie ,who achieved six GCSEs at Grade 9 and three at Grade 8.
· Daniel, who achieved five Grade 9s and four Grade 8s.
· Julia, who achieved five Grade 9s, two Grade 8s and two Grade 7s.
· Dominik, who achieved 10 GCSEs at grades 7-9.
· Maisie, Paige and Sophie, who all achieved grades 7-9 across all their qualifications.

Suzanne Pike, Headteacher, said:
“Today is a day to celebrate our young people and everything they have achieved through hard work, determination and resilience. We are incredibly proud of the results our students have achieved and of the way they have embraced every opportunity during their time at Felpham.
We are particularly pleased to see more students attaining the highest grades and a significant increase in the number achieving strong passes in both English and Mathematics. These improvements reflect the ambition of our students, the dedication of our staff and the support of families, all working together to help every young person succeed.
At Felpham, our aim is for every student to leave us with the ambition, knowledge, skills, values and experiences needed to exceed their potential and make a positive difference in the world. These results provide a strong foundation for the next stage of our students’ journeys, whether that is Sixth Form, further education, apprenticeships or employment.

We are delighted that many of our students will continue their education in our thriving Sixth Form, where they will further develop the academic, personal and leadership skills that will help them flourish in the future.
Most importantly, today’s results are about much more than grades. They reflect the growth, character and perseverance of a fantastic group of young people, and we could not be prouder of all they have achieved. We look forward to seeing the positive impact they will make in the years ahead.
I would also like to thank our entire school community for the encouragement, support and belief they provide to our students every step of the way.”

Students considering post-16 study, whether currently at Felpham or another school, are welcome to contact the College at fcc@felpham.org.uk to discuss their options and arrange a meeting. Further information can also be found on our Sixth Form website.

Students have commented:

Jamie, Max and Max: “We are all really happy with our results, and did better than some of our predicted grades. We are planning on coming back and studying in the sixth form.”
Daniel: “I achieved higher than I expected – I have definitely improved since all my year 11 mocks! It was really hard work and I am so glad it is finished, and I am really pleased with my results. I got 5x 9s, 4x 8s and 1x 7. I am coming back to Felpham Sixth Form to study A Levels.
Maisie: “I am absolutely over the moon! I did so much better than I had expected. I achieved 2x9s, 6x8s, 1x 7 – I am in shock! I am now looking forward to starting at FCC Sixth Form in a couple of weeks.
Dennis: “I am so happy with my results. I passed all my GCSEs, with grades 5 and above. At the moment, I can’t decide whether to go to Chichester College to study Business, Law and History – or to come back to Felpham Sixth Form. I have couple of weeks to make my mind up!”

Students and staff at Felpham Community College were celebrating today as Sixth Form students achieved an excellent set of A Level and vocational qualification results, enabling large numbers of young people to progress to their chosen university courses, apprenticeships and employment opportunities.

The results represent one of the strongest sets of outcomes achieved by the sixth form in recent years and reflect the hard work, resilience and ambition of students. Among the 100% of students passing, a quarter of them achieved the highest grades of A*-A at A level and 55% at Distinction*- Distinction, with many securing places at their first-choice destinations. These include Oxford University, other prestigious universities, and apprenticeships and work placements.

Their success marks the culmination of years of commitment from students and teachers alike, and provides further evidence of the increasingly strong outcomes being achieved within the school’s sixth form provision.

Zoe Brixey, Head of Sixth Form, said:
“We are absolutely delighted with this year’s results and incredibly proud of everything our students have achieved. These outcomes are a reflection of the dedication, perseverance and ambition that this year group has demonstrated throughout their time in the sixth form.
We have high expectations for our students and they have risen to that challenge. What pleases me most is seeing so many young people achieving the results they need to progress to their preferred destinations and begin the next exciting chapter of their lives. They should be immensely proud of themselves.”

Among the many excellent performances were:

Samuel Shelton          A*A*A*A*
Hattie Middleton        A*A*A*B
Michael Cackett          A*A*A
Lucy Lloyd                  AAA
Libby Pennicott           AAA
Ben May                      Distinction* Distinction* Distinction*
Daniel Birch                Distinction* Distinction* Distinction*
Olivia Gierlach            Distinction* Distinction* Distinction*
Lucy Lobley                Distinction* Distinction* Distinction*

These students represent the highest overall outcomes among many personal successes, but across the board staff stressed that success should be measured not only in grades, but also in the wide range of destinations, aspirations and achievements represented across the year group.

Michelle Kelly, Deputy Headteacher, said:
“We are exceptionally proud of our students and of the results they have achieved this year. These outcomes reflect the collective efforts of students, staff, families and governors, all of whom have played a part in supporting young people to achieve their goals.
“The results are particularly pleasing because they demonstrate what can be achieved through determination, excellent teaching and a culture where every student is known, valued and encouraged to succeed. Whether students are progressing to university, higher apprenticeships or employment, they leave us with the skills, confidence and character to make a positive contribution to the world beyond school.”

FCC Student Comments:

Shawn ‘I want to be an accountant. I got two As and one B and have been accepted into my first-choice university – Nottingham.
Joseph “I got AAB and an A in my EPQ (Extended Project Qualification). I am really happy, as I was predicted ABC. I am going to Southampton University to study Physics – I want a career within engineering hopefully.”
Jessica “I was expecting three B grades – I got an B in English Language, an A in Psychology and an A in Criminology – I am so happy! I am going to Plymouth University.”
Libby “I want to be a vet. I am going to study Veterinary Medicine at Harper and Keele University. I got three A grades.”
Ayrial “I was not expecting my results to be as good as they were! I got an A* with my EPQ. A C in Physics, an A* in Psychology and an A in Business. I am going to Loughborough to study Psychology”.
Sam “I go 4 A*s which is what I was predicted, I am very happy as that’s what I was hoping for, but didn’t know if it would happen! I am going to Warwck to study Maths, not sure what I want to do after that but definitely something to do with maths!
Michael “I 2 got A*s and an A which was what I was predicted. I am off to Southampton to study Maths.

Felpham Sixth Form continues to provide a thriving post-16 experience, combining strong academic and vocational pathways with personalised support, leadership opportunities and enrichment programmes that prepare students for successful futures. Anyone interested in joining Felpham Sixth Form can find out more by visiting Felpham Sixth Form or by contacting the school via fcc@felpham.org.uk.

Congratulations to Jenny Robson, year 12 student at FCC, who recently spent a week (13-17 July) at the University of Oxford – as part of the prestigious UNIQ programme. The UNIQ programme is Oxford’s outreach initiative designed to give students a taste of university life and academic study.

During her residential stay, Jenny had the opportunity to experience life on campus, staying in Oxford accommodation and immersing herself in the vibrant university community. She took part in a range of academic activities focused on Modern Foreign Languages, gaining a valuable insight into what it is like to study languages at degree level.

Oxford University commented:
“Reflecting on the programme, Jenny told us that that she particularly enjoyed the atmosphere of university life and the opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field. The experience has given her a real insight into studying at Oxford and has encouraged her to seriously consider Oxford university as one of her options for higher education. Congratulations to Jenny on this fantastic achievement. We look forward to seeing where your passion for languages takes you in the future.”

Jenny commented:
“One of the highlights of the week was attending a series of lectures on French literature, which I found both challenging and inspiring. The experience has allowed me to explore the subject in much greater depth and I really enjoyed the week – especially the discussions with the other students I met and the lecturers.”

The Felpham Community College extra-curricular performing arts group took to the stage on Wednesday 15^th July showcasing Alice in Wonderland – the performance they have been working on since Christmas.

The group is made up of over 20 students from years 7-10 who learnt the Junior Disney version of Alice.

Miss Coney, Curriculum Leader Performing Arts, commented:
“The group have been working incredibly hard (at least twice a week after school) on their performance, and have put in huge amounts of time and effort into perfecting their show. They performed to a packed audience who thought they were great. It has been fantastic working with the students on this project – I am really proud of all of them”

Youth Action Week at Felpham Community College was back for another popular year! Running from the 6^th to 10^th July, it was a fantastic week of activities for students. A chance to fundraise and have fun at the (nearly!) end of a busy year.

It was an action-packed week of events, including a Summer Fete, Sponge the Teacher, a Sponsored Swim, Football Tournaments for years 7,8,9 and10 and a Colour Run. There was also a charity tuck shop running every day at both break and lunch selling a wide variety of treats – including selling over 500 ice pops and 900 bags of pick and mix. We also had the Sixth Form having different dress up days, including an animal themed Wednesday!

Students voted back in September for what charities they wished to support with all fundraising events running across the year. For 2025/2026, the following charities were chosen:

• Cancerwise
• St Wilfrid’s Hospice
• MS Society
• Sage House Dementia Support
• Improving Facilities for Students at FCC

All events were supported by the Sixth Form Charity Committee who help organise and run charity events at FCC throughout the academic year.

Jenny Robson, Student Leadership in charge of charity commented:
“It has been such a busy week; and it has been great to see so many people supporting us with the events. Our Summer Fete was great fun and had a variety of stalls including Crepes and Nachos, a Grown-up Lucky Dip, Hook A Duck, Human Fruit Machine and a Penalty Shoot Out. The teachers who did Sponge the Teacher were fantastic as they got soaked – with some students even paying for a whole bucket to throw instead of a sponge! We had over 90 students take part in the football tournaments which was excellent, especially considering how hot it has been this week.

We have had sponsorship for Youth Action Week this year which has been fantastic as has helped fund all the prizes and stock for the events – so that the money we have raised can go straight to the charities. A huge thank you to our Sponsors – Pinks, Stir, Henry Adams, Indy Interiors, STS Communications, Empire Services, Falcon Homes, Sussex Heating Group, Hawkins and Hounds Dog Groomers, MGS Contractors.”

On Friday 26^th June, Felpham Community College hosted their Year 11 Prom at Avisford Park Hotel. It was a fantastic, glamorous evening celebrating life at FCC.

Arriving in a variety of fabulous and show-stopping vehicles, to a cheering audience and red-carpet entrance, it was a perfect opportunity for students to feel like celebrities.

After all the hard work with GCSEs, it was an event filled with good food, dancing, year group awards, photo opportunities, laughter and reminiscing.

The Year 11 Pastoral Team commented:
“Thank you to our year 11 students for such a lovely evening, and to their families for their fabulous support outside waving everyone in! Year 11 have dug deep since September with excellent attendance in school and at revision sessions (including weekends and school holidays!) and 4 sets of exams – 3 sets of mocks and then the 2-month GCSE period. We are really proud of each and every one of them and we hope they enjoyed the event. We now wish them a fantastic summer and look forward to seeing them back for results day in August!”

Due to the introduction of a Red Weather Warning affecting the Bognor Regis area, the school will be open tomorrow morning but will close at the end of Period 4.

Arrangements for the day are as follows:

• The school will operate as normal during the morning session.
• Breaktime: The canteen will be open as usual.
• Lunchtime: A restricted menu will be available for students who wish to have something to eat before leaving.
• Students who do not wish to stay for lunch will be permitted to leave at the end of Period 4.

If you would prefer your child to remain in school until the end of the normal school day, please contact the school so that we can make appropriate supervision arrangements.

We strongly advise that all students follow guidance on staying safe in extreme hot weather, including:

• Keeping well hydrated
• Avoiding prolonged exposure to direct sunlight
• Wearing appropriate clothing and sun protection
• Not going near open water or the beach unless supervised by a responsible adult

Thank you for your understanding and support.