Tangmere Primary Academy, Chichester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Tangmere Primary Academy is a warm, welcoming place where children thrive academically and personally. The school has excellent teaching and a carefully structured curriculum that builds knowledge progressively, with particularly strong phonics and reading instruction. Children also benefit from inspiring experiences like Aspirations Days and visits from professionals, helping them develop confidence and ambition for their futures.
Key Strengths
- Well-structured and ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge and skills from early years through Year 6 -
- Teachers demonstrate strong subject expertise with clear explanations and regular assessment of understanding -
- Excellent phonics instruction and reading support, helping pupils develop fluency and confidence -
- Strong provision for pupils' broader development including leadership roles, community contribution, and understanding of diversity -
- High standards of behaviour and attendance, with staff creating a caring, nurturing environment
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum not always adapted well enough to meet individual learning and developmental needs of pupils with SEND -
- Teachers need better support to know how to adapt learning for pupils with SEND across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Aspirations Days, careers fairs, school councils, house captain roles, play leader activities, visits to local places of worship, outdoor story time
Tangmere Primary Academy is an exceptionally friendly and welcoming school where pupils feel happy and safe. The school has maintained good standards and continues to be ambitious for pupil success across academics and wider development.
At a Glance
33.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
79 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 73%. Maths has remained stable at around 73%. Writing has improved from 73% to 77%.
Class Sizes
27.2
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
219 pupils
236 capacity
17 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Chichester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Chichester
Admissions Demand - West Sussex
Places available
9,817
Applications
8,398
Got 1st preference
91.7%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across West Sussex (2025/26)
Inspection History(6)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.41301%
Overall absence
17.77778%
Persistent absence
180
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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