Chichester College Group, Chichester
Chichester College Group is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 99 in Chichester. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Chichester College Group in detail
Where pupils go next
Of the 4654 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 16% went on to university or other higher education, 6% to apprenticeships and 38% into work. 5% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Chichester Rail Station, about 510 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Parklands Road (adjacent), 200 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 368 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Contribution to meeting skills needs: Strong
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Chichester College Group creates a welcoming culture where learners feel valued and develop strong academic and technical abilities. Teachers bring subjects alive through real-world experience and industry partnerships - from hospitality students creating French cuisine to textiles students showcasing creative designs. The college excels at supporting adult learners and apprentices, transforming lives through excellent training that leads to better employment prospects and career progression.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding apprenticeship and adult learning programmes with exceptional achievement and progression outcomes
- Knowledgeable and experienced staff who use effective teaching to highly motivate learners
- Exceptional resources including industry-standard facilities like a working farm, immersive technology spaces, and performance studios
- Strong collaboration with employers and local stakeholders to design relevant curriculum aligned with regional skills needs
- Excellent tailored support for learners with additional needs, including specialist therapeutic staff
Areas for Improvement
- A-level achievement rates have declined over recent years
- Attendance at GCSE English and mathematics classes remains low, particularly at Chichester, Brighton and Northbrook colleges
- Some learners with high needs are not given sufficiently challenging teaching or activities that match their capabilities
Safeguarding
Learners and apprentices have secure understanding of safe working practices and follow safety protocols closely, with apprentices like ambulance practitioners well-prepared to keep themselves and others safe in challenging circumstances.
Extracurricular Activities
Bridging Generations project with Rotary Club, sporting and community activities for ESOL learners through refugee support charity, community garden project, Parliamentary visits for A-level students, master classes with professional chefs
Chichester College Group is a large further education provider serving West Sussex, Brighton and Hove with 11,281 young learners, 3,852 adult learners, and 2,481 apprentices across seven colleges. The college group was rated Good overall, with Outstanding ratings for adult learning and apprenticeships.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
C
Average grade
29.7
Points per entry
C
Best 3 A-Levels
7%
Achieving AAB+
Below average
Value added
839
A-Level students
86%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
+ 16 more subjects
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 4,654 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
5%
Top-third university
37%
Degree course
42%
Any L4+ destination
1%
Apprenticeships
Based on 2,326 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
Keep up with Chichester College Group
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 22
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 15 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in West Sussex is 11 (the median across 337 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Chichester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Chichester
Across West Sussex council
Places available
9,806
Applications
8,765
Got 1st preference
87.5%
Got preferred school
97.6%
All secondary applications across West Sussex council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(15)
Questions parents ask about Chichester College Group
What is Chichester College Group's Ofsted rating?
Chichester College Group was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2025.
What is the catchment area for Chichester College Group?
No fixed boundary. When Chichester College Group is oversubscribed, West Sussex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Chichester College Group?
Apply through West Sussex's coordinated admissions process, naming Chichester College Group on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Chichester College Group?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 15 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in West Sussex is 11 (the median across 337 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Chichester College Group?
Chichester College Group is at Westgate Fields, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1SB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)