Littlegreen Academy, Chichester
Littlegreen Academy is a special school for boys aged 7 to 16 in Chichester, part of Solent Academies Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Littlegreen Academy in detail
The trust
Littlegreen Academy is one of 6 schools run by Solent Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 8 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 63% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 63% to a further education college and 13% into work.
Who goes there
61.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.5% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Littlegreen Academy has an education, health and care plan (81 of 81 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle Rail Station, about 3.5 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Littlegreen Academy issued 2 suspensions, 2.5 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; 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 · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
61.7%
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 declined from 17% to 0% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby schools
Keep up with Littlegreen Academy
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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
School Occupancy
100%
Full
81 pupils
81 places
No spare places
as recorded on GIAS
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(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
81
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
81
Total Pupils
81
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
5.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,207
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
24.8%
Overall absence
59.0%
Persistent absence
83
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Littlegreen Academy
Questions parents ask about Littlegreen Academy
What are GCSE results like at Littlegreen Academy?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Littlegreen Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.6. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Littlegreen Academy's Ofsted rating?
Littlegreen Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2017 it was rated Inadequate.
What is the catchment area for Littlegreen Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Littlegreen Academy is oversubscribed, West Sussex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Littlegreen Academy?
Littlegreen Academy has around 81 pupils on roll. 62% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Littlegreen Academy?
24.8% of sessions were missed at Littlegreen Academy in 2024/25. 59% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Littlegreen Academy?
Apply through West Sussex's coordinated admissions process, naming Littlegreen Academy 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 Littlegreen Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Littlegreen Academy?
Littlegreen Academy is at Compton, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 9NW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)