Chichester Free School
Chichester Free School is an all-through school (Free schools), ages 4–19, in Chichester, PO20, in the West Sussex council area. It has 1,118 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024): Good. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good — inspected 8 May 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Good |
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Good |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 67 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 5 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 64 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 | 0 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 44.9 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 40.2 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 117 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,118 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 14.8% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 6.6% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 13.91% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.3% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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