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Bishop Luffa School, Chichester
Westgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3HP, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.7 / 100
Top 13%
Better than 87% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,579
Capacity
1,520
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 21% of schools nationally, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance and a commitment to student success. A notable 76% of pupils progress to university, with 40% gaining entry to top-third institutions, reflecting the school's effective support for higher education pathways. However, the EBacc entry rate of 32% suggests there may be room for improvement in encouraging students to pursue a broader academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 30 November 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 52.6 | Top 21% 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%. | 78% | Top 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%. | 59% | Top 19% 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%. | 32% | Top 40% 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 40% 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%. | 76% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 40% | Top 20% |
Based on 153 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.6%
White Other6.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Black African1.0%
Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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50.83879, -0.79809 · PO19 3HP
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN140472
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bishopluffa.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bishop Luffa School, Chichester rated by Ofsted?
Bishop Luffa School, Chichester was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 November 2022.
Is Bishop Luffa School, Chichester a good school?
Bishop Luffa School, Chichester scores 86.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 13% 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 Bishop Luffa School, Chichester in GCSEs?
Bishop Luffa School, Chichester achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.6. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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