Aspiration + Determination + Success
As part of our commitment to broadening horizons and raising aspirations, Year 7 students recently took part in an exciting enrichment activity called Uni Game. The programme, delivered by students from the University of Brighton in partnership with Uni Connect, is designed to inspire young people to explore higher education pathways. Throughout the day, our… Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Back to school 2025! Please ensure your child has the correct clothing, shoes and equipment for the new term: For full details on our school uniform guidelines, visit our website: https://longhill.org.uk/school-life/school-uniform/ Year 7: Friday 5th September Year 8-11: Monday 8th September