 Patcham High School has its roots in a school opened on 3 September 1928, as the Brighton Intermediate School, in the premises formerly occupied by the girls' secondary school (later Varndean School for Girls) in York Place.Additional rooms were used at 99 Trafalgar Street until January 1931 when the old premises of the boys' secondary school became available.All years bar the first year were then transferred to these premises.