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The Academy, Selsey
School Lane, Selsey, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 9EH, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.1 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
501
Capacity
600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a commendable 93% parent satisfaction rate, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 38.0 and the percentage of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths at 53% indicate room for improvement, the school performs better than 87% of others in the UK, suggesting a positive trajectory for student achievement.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 38.0 | Bottom 13% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 53% | Bottom 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 39% | Bottom 37% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 9% | Bottom 5% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 3% | Bottom 5% UK |
Parent View (82 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
Progress is communicated
95%
I'd recommend this school
93%
My child feels safe
90%
My child makes good progress
90%
School has high expectations
90%
My child is happy
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
Behaviour is good
84%
School supports development
83%
School keeps me informed
73%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.6%
White Other4.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Black African0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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50.73619, -0.79111 · PO20 9EH
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN137096
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.tas-tkat.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Academy, Selsey rated by Ofsted?
The Academy, Selsey was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is The Academy, Selsey a good school?
The Academy, Selsey scores 32.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Academy, Selsey?
Based on 82 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Academy, Selsey receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Academy, Selsey in GCSEs?
The Academy, Selsey achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.0. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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