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Chidham Parochial Primary School
Chidham Lane, Chidham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8TH, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.5 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
172
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 10%, the overall results indicate a positive learning environment. Parent satisfaction is likely supported by the school's respectable LocaleIQ score, which suggests it outperforms over half of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 31 January 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.9%
White Other4.7%
Gypsy/Roma3.5%
traveller_irish3.5%
White Irish2.9%
Mixed Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Location
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50.83905, -0.87486 · PO18 8TH
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN125976
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.chidhamschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Chidham Parochial Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Chidham Parochial Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 January 2024.
Is Chidham Parochial Primary School a good school?
Chidham Parochial Primary School scores 50.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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