Eastergate CofE Primary School, Chichester
Eastergate CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Chichester. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 18th-highest of the 23 schools in Chichester with published results, and 11,625th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to West Sussex (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Eastergate CofE Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Eastergate CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 57% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in West Sussex and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 53% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Eastergate CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 25 families put Eastergate CofE Primary School as their first choice and 62 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Eastergate CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Eastergate CofE Primary School are Aldingbourne Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 70% reading, 77% maths); Barnham Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 94% reading, 87% maths); Walberton & Binsted CofE Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 80% reading, 73% maths); and Slindon CofE Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 63% reading, 50% maths).
Eastergate CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Aldingbourne Primary SchoolBarnham Primary SchoolWalberton & Binsted CofE Primary SchoolSlindon CofE Primary School
What parents say
36 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Eastergate CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 69% would recommend the school, 78% say their child is happy there and 42% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (81%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (42%).
Who goes there
10.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Barnham Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ormiston Six Villages Academy (outside), 320 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 35 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Eastergate CofE Primary School issued 19 suspensions, 9.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Eastergate CofE Primary School are Ormiston Six Villages Academy (0.2 miles) and St Philip Howard Catholic School (0.8 miles).
Ormiston Six Villages AcademySt Philip Howard Catholic School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from September 2017, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils at Eastergate are polite and welcoming. They know the school's values well, such as trust and compassion. They recognise that everyone is unique. They enjoy their lessons and time spent with their friends. Pupils feel safe and know the adults will care for them when they are in school.
The school wants all its pupils to achieve well. In the early years, where the curriculum is more established, children progress well from their starting points. However, the curriculum pupils follow in the rest of the school is not as effective. Too many pupils do not learn the key knowledge, skills and vocabulary that they need to. As a result, they do not achieve as well as they should, including in national tests.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has recently improved the curriculum. However, the impact of this work is not as strong as the school wants. For example, while the school has identified what pupils should learn, teachers do not always teach the lessons well so that pupils learn effectively. This is because staff do not always have the subject knowledge and expertise that they need. As a result, pupils' knowledge, skills and vocabulary are not strong enough across many subjects. Crucially, the school has not routinely checked that the curriculum is well taught.
Children get off to a good start in the Reception Year. The curriculum in this class is well considered. Adults interact well with children and help them settle into the school routines. The school places a heavy emphasis on developing young children's early communication and language skills. This ensures that they are well prepared for learning to read. Many pupils in the Reception Year and Year 1 develop good early reading skills. For those who struggle with learning phonics, staff provide appropriate support.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2017 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
20.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
36 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 53% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 67% to 57% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 50% to 64% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.4
Avg class size
28.3
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Eastergate CofE Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Eastergate CofE Primary School.
- JC Sports WAC at Eastergate Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Eastergate CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by West Sussex. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Eastergate CofE Primary School from your postcode →
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 13
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 10 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
5 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
Your chances of a place at Eastergate CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
201 pupils
210 places
9 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Chichester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Chichester
Across West Sussex council
Places available
9,608
Applications
8,127
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
99.2%
All primary applications across West Sussex council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
24
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
16.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
199
Total Pupils
101
Boys
98
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
18.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,345
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,512
Per pupil
£1203k
Total funding
£48k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.4%
Overall absence
13.4%
Persistent absence
179
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Eastergate CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about Eastergate CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Eastergate CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Eastergate CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 57% did so in maths.
What is Eastergate CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Eastergate CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Eastergate CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Eastergate CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, West Sussex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Eastergate CofE Primary School?
Eastergate CofE Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Eastergate CofE Primary School?
Classes at Eastergate CofE Primary School average 28.4 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Eastergate CofE Primary School?
Eastergate CofE Primary School has around 199 pupils on roll. 20% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Eastergate CofE Primary School?
5.4% of sessions were missed at Eastergate CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 13.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Eastergate CofE Primary School?
Apply through West Sussex's coordinated admissions process, naming Eastergate CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Eastergate CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: JC Sports WAC at Eastergate Primary School (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Eastergate CofE Primary School's term dates?
Eastergate CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by West Sussex. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
How many road collisions happen near Eastergate CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 10 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 5 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 Eastergate CofE Primary School?
Eastergate CofE Primary School is at Church Lane, Eastergate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 3UT.
Sources: West Sussex term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)