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Fordwater School, Chichester
Summersdale Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6PP, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.3 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
193
Capacity
154
Ages
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
125%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this educational institution provides a supportive environment for students aged 2-19. However, it currently shows no pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Parents may appreciate the school's commitment to inclusivity, but they should consider the limited academic progress data when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 16 January 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.0%
White Other8.8%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Black African1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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50.85120, -0.77514 · PO19 6PP
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN126163
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.fordwatersch.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Fordwater School, Chichester rated by Ofsted?
Fordwater School, Chichester was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 January 2013.
Is Fordwater School, Chichester a good school?
Fordwater School, Chichester scores 45.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% 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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