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Chichester Free School
Hunston Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 1NP, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.7 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,078
Capacity
1,020
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this all-through school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results, where it ranks in the top 55% nationally for Attainment 8 scores. Approximately 72% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating a strong foundation in these core subjects. However, only 40% reach grade 5 or above, suggesting room for improvement in higher-level attainment.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 44.9 | Bottom 45% 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%. | 72% | Top 34% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 37% | Top 41% 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%. | 27% | Top 41% UK |
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%. | 67% | 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%. | 5% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.5%
White Other6.2%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
traveller_irish0.3%
Asian Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.82296, -0.76934 · PO20 1NP
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN139668
School typeFree schools
Frequently asked questions
What is Chichester Free School rated by Ofsted?
Chichester Free School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is Chichester Free School a good school?
Chichester Free School scores 70.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Chichester Free School in GCSEs?
Chichester Free School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.9. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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