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Chichester High School
Kingsham Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8EB, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.4 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,258
Capacity
1,600
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally. While 51% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, especially in higher grades, as only 29% reach grade 5+. Parent satisfaction is relatively positive at 75%, indicating a supportive community, although the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it may not be as competitive as some others in the area.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2024Quality 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. | 39.0 | Bottom 17% 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%. | 51% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 22% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 57% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 42 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (122 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of subjects
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
School has high expectations
80%
My child makes good progress
78%
My child is happy
77%
I'd recommend this school
75%
My child feels safe
71%
Progress is communicated
70%
School supports development
68%
Behaviour is good
62%
School responds to concerns
57%
School keeps me informed
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.8%
White Other7.1%
Other3.1%
Asian Other2.2%
Black African2.1%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.82939, -0.77604 · PO19 8EB
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN140105
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.chichesterhigh-tkat.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Chichester High School rated by Ofsted?
Chichester High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is Chichester High School a good school?
Chichester High School scores 18.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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 Chichester High School?
Based on 122 Ofsted Parent View responses, Chichester High School receives a satisfaction score of 67% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Chichester High School in GCSEs?
Chichester High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.0. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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