Fishbourne CofE Primary School, Chichester

In its own words: "We are an exciting, innovative and inspirational learning community; passionate about inspiring our young people with a genuine love of and thirst for learning by equipping them with the skills they need to become life-long learners. Our school motto, 'Only One You', celebrates the individuality of every child in our care."

From the headteacher's welcome: "A very warm welcome to Fishbourne Church of England Primary School. Nothing beats a visit though when you will be able to see learning in action across the school! We hold a number of open mornings or afternoons during the autumn term for prospective parents which you can sign up for and come along to."

Coming up: an open day on Friday 20 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 1 December 2026 and an open day on Thursday 3 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 97% of Year 6 pupils at Fishbourne CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in West Sussex and 77% and 75% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 25 families put Fishbourne CofE Primary School as their first choice and 96 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Fishbourne CofE Primary School are Parklands Community Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 82% reading, 75% maths); Jessie Younghusband Primary School (1 mile, Good, 84% reading, 91% maths); St. Joseph's Infant School (1.3 miles); and St. Joseph's CofE Junior School (1.3 miles, Good, 45% reading, 45% maths).

Fishbourne CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Fishbourne CofE Primary School is one of 6 schools run by Bishop Luffa Learning Partnership, an academy trust.

8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%) and Mixed (7%).

Fishbourne CofE Primary School had 15 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Fishbourne Rail Station, about 180 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Roman Way (opposite), 210 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 43 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103).

Fishbourne CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Fishbourne CofE Primary School are Bishop Luffa School, Chichester (0.6 miles); Chichester High Schools Sixth Form (1.7 miles); and Chichester High School (1.7 miles).