Chichester Free School, Chichester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
14.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 79% to 83%. Maths has remained stable at around 80%. Writing has remained stable at around 78%.
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
29.5
Infant (KS1)
32.0
KS2
38
Total classes
18 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
110%
Over capacity
1,118 pupils
1,020 capacity
98 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Chichester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Chichester
Admissions Demand - West Sussex
Places available
9,742
Applications
8,914
Got 1st preference
87.8%
Got preferred school
97.4%
Secondary admissions across West Sussex (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.06879%
Overall absence
22.68041%
Persistent absence
1,067
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Chichester Free School
Kingsham Primary School
Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School
North Mundham Primary School
St Richard's Catholic Primary School
Portfield Primary Academy
St. Joseph's CofE Junior School
St. Joseph's Infant School
Parklands Community Primary School
Westbourne House School
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