West Wittering Parochial Church of England School, Chichester

In its own words: "Our core values and learner tools are at the root of all that we do at school. At West Wittering Parochial Primary School, we believe that every child belongs. We are an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed, valued and celebrated for who they are."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a small village church school of approximately 100 children across four classes. We follow the National Curriculum and are proud of the rich learning experiences that we offer our children."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, multi-sports, yoga, dance, choir, coding, STEM and cooking.

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

In 2025, 60% of Year 6 pupils at West Wittering Parochial Church of England School reached the expected standard in reading and 27% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in West Sussex and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 69% in reading and 62% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 17 families put West Wittering Parochial Church of England School as their first choice and 50 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to West Wittering Parochial Church of England School are East Wittering Community Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 77% reading, 64% maths); Birdham CE Primary School (3 miles, Good, 68% reading, 77% maths); Thorney Island Community Primary School (3.3 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); and Mengham Junior School (3.4 miles, Good, 64% reading, 54% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than West Wittering Parochial Church of England School.

10.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (9%).

West Wittering Parochial Church of England School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of West Wittering Parochial Church of England School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is West Wittering Beach (adjacent), 200 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft, vehicle crime and bicycle theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103).

West Wittering Parochial Church of England School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.