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Celebrating Women in STEM 2026

During the week beginning Monday 16th March 2026, students across KS3 and KS4 had the exciting opportunity to take part in two trips celebrating Women in STEM. Both trips provided a valuable opportunity for students to see how science is applied beyond the classroom and to be inspired by the diverse possibilities within STEM careers…. Read more

Dinomania: Prehistoric Takeover Brings Jurassic Excitement to Longhill

Over the weekend of 14–15 March 2026, Longhill Sports Centre was transformed into a prehistoric world as it hosted The Ultimate UK Dinosaur Show, Dinomania: Prehistoric Takeover. Families, and dinosaur enthusiasts stepped back in time for an unforgettable adventure led by Ranger Chris and the award‑winning Dinomania team. Dinomania is celebrated as one of the… Read more

Longhill Dance Show 2026

Longhill High School Dance Show Thursday 12th March 2026 Doors: 6.30pm, 7pm Start Tickets on sale now on ParentPay and available on the door£5 Adults £3 Students/Concessions Book early to avoid disappointment

School Band Wins Sussex Superstars Talent Contest

Four Year 11 students from Longhill High School, performing as the band SoundWave, have been crowned winners of the Sussex Superstars 2026 talent competition at the Focus Foundation Winter Ball. The boys impressed a panel of celebrity judges, including Denise van Outen, Duncan James and Anita Dobson, with a powerful performance of Even Flow by… Read more

Longhill Students Reach Sussex SuperStars 2026 Final

Longhill High School is delighted to celebrate a talented group of students who have secured a place in the Sussex SuperStars 2026 final with their band, Soundwave. The grand final will take place on Saturday 7 February 2026, and the whole school community is cheering them on. Sussex SuperStars is an exciting live talent competition… Read more

Year 8 Faraday Challenge Trip 2026

As part of our ongoing STEM partnership with other Brighton and Hove schools, 3 teams of year 8 students recently took part in the Faraday Challenge at BACA. The challenge was to build a prototype rocket transport vehicle that bottle rockets were eventually launched from. Our students had to rely on a number of skills,… Read more

Become a School Governor

We have an exciting opportunity for two individuals to join our Governing Board. Are you prepared to contribute to discussions, have an interest in the education and welfare of children and have good interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills? Then we would love you to join our Governing Board. We are looking for individuals with the… Read more

Weekly Sports Report – 12 January 2026

This week has been a busy and successful one for sport at Longhill High School, with students across multiple year groups competing with commitment, teamwork, and excellent sportsmanship. KS4 Badminton Tournament Success Longhill hosted the Key Stage 4 Badminton Tournament, competing against schools from across Brighton, including King’s, Hove Park, and Dorothy Stringer.  Five boys… Read more

CCF Newsletter – Remembrance 2025

Remembrance season is always a time year of reflection but also one of great uplift, with our cadets selflessly turning up to collect for our local branch of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal at Asda, Brighton Marina. This always goes down well with the public and we thank them for their immense generosity and… Read more

Future-Proof Careers in Landscape Architecture

Last Thursday, a group of 14 Year 9 students participated in an excellent educational visit to the Landscape Institute for a “Green and Creative Careers” workshop. This trip offered valuable, early exposure to Landscape Architecture, a fast-growing, essential field that provides stable, creative, and environmentally conscious career paths for the future. The session was specifically designed to illustrate how… Read more