Longhill head says: ‘We’ve turned a corner’

Classrooms are generally calm and orderly at Longhill, according to the official education watchdog Ofsted in a letter to the school’s head teacher Rachelle Otulakowski. And on a visit to the school the week after Ofsted published the letter on its website, classrooms are calm, children are focused and Mrs Otulakowski said: “We’ve turned a… Read more

Longhill Sport – End of half term – Oct 2025

Posted in: Latest News, Spotlight

Year 10/11 Basketball The year 10/11 basketball team took on Varndean School in a friendly game before the basketball season started this year. It was a close and competitive game, a great start to the season for a few new players who looked very promising. 19 points were scored by Leo in year 11 keeping… Read more

Autumn Half Term 2025

Posted in: Dates for the Diary

We hope our students enjoy a well-deserved autumn break and return energised for the next chapter of their studies. Last day of school is on Friday 24th October. First day back to school is Monday 3th November.

OFSTED Monitoring Report – October 2025

Posted in: Information, Latest News

Dear Mrs Otulakowski Monitoring inspection of a school not in a category of concern of Longhill High School This letter sets out the findings from the monitoring inspection that took place on 17 September 2025, on behalf of His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills. The monitoring inspection was carried out under… Read more

Ofsted praises progress at Brighton school

The official education watchdog, Ofsted, has praised the progress that has been made at a Brighton school since it was graded as “requires improvement” in March last year. Three inspectors visited Longhill High School, in Falmer Road, Rottingdean, a month ago – on Wednesday 17 September. The lead inspector Michelle Payne wrote to head teacher… Read more

Year 9 Visit to the University of Brighton’s Falmer Campus

As part of Longhill High School’s continuing partnership with Uni Connect, a group of enthusiastic Year 9 students recently visited the University of Brighton’s Falmer Campus for a day packed with learning and inspiration. The trip marked the culmination of the ‘Growth Mindset’ project, which the students had worked on with university ambassadors during the… Read more

Post-Results Services – Summer 2025

Posted in: Education

If you would like a review of the marking of  your exam results, there are several post-results services available. All the documents required were in your results pack if you picked them up from school, or can be accessed below. Please read the guidance on the forms carefully and complete the consent form and make payment before the… Read more

Exercise Tiger Experience 2025 CCF Annual Camp

EXERCISE TIGER EXPERIENCE 2025 COMBINED CADET FORCE ANNUAL CAMP run by the CADET TRAINING TEAM (CTT) HEADQUARTERS SOUTH EAST. With a weather forecast of Saharan proportions, a number of new activities being introduced and a new 4-day programme followed by competition day, it promised to be an exciting week. After settling in on Saturday afternoon… Read more

Real Madrid Football Clinic at Longhill Sports Centre

On Monday 11th August, our sports centre was buzzing with excitement as we proudly hosted a Real Madrid Football Clinic coaching session making it an unforgettable experience for young football enthusiasts and aspiring athletes alike. This isn’t the first time we’ve had the honour of collaborating with Real Madrid C.F.—and each time, the excitement and… Read more

Open Evening 2025

Longhill High School warmly invites prospective students and their families to our upcoming Open Evening. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet our dedicated teaching staff and enthusiastic current students, while exploring the wide range of facilities we offer — from our extensive sports areas and state-of-the-art science laboratories to our newly refurbished canteen spaces…. Read more