Chichester Free School

A good free schools school in West Sussex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Chichester Free School.

Chichester, PO201NP Ofsted: Good Age 4-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
54.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: 0.0
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 70.7%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
8 May 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hunston Road
Chichester, PO201NP
Phone
1243792690
Website
chichesterfreeschool.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139668
Type
Free schools
Phase
All-through
Address
Hunston Road, Chichester, PO20 1NP
Website
www.chichesterfreeschool.org.uk
Age range
4-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SUSSEX LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1,020 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,063
Free School Meals
13.7% (146 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
70.7 (+18.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
33 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
66
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,063 pupils
4-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Nurture Challenge Inspire Culture of Kindness Global Citizens

Facilities

Assembly Hall (Carmelite Hall) Sports Hall ¾ sized Astro Turf MUGA sports pitch Drama Studio Dance Studio Music Rooms Classrooms

Curriculum Highlights

All-Through Curriculum with seamless progression from Primary to Secondary. Six Key Principles of teaching and learning directing all lessons. All-Through Road Maps for each subject (e.g., English, Maths, Biology, Geography, etc.). Key Stage 3 is a three-year program with two languages in Year 7 and a 55-minute lesson structure with fortnightly planning. Key Stage 4 is a two-year program with three pathways and a core of English Language, English Literature, Maths and Combined Science; humanities or a language are required; option subjects include a wide range (e.g., History, Geography, French, Spanish, Art, DT, Drama, Music, etc.). Reading and literacy development including an Accelerated Reader programme, a well-stocked library, and book challenges (100 Books) across Primary and Secondary.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap-around care is available from 07:30, provided by Activ8. Breakfast Club starts at 07:30. After School Club is available, and Holiday Club operates during school holidays (07:30–17:30). In holidays, Activ8 offer a Holidays Club with sessions 08:30–17:30 and some Free School Meal (FSM) funded places (HAF). Booking and information are provided via Activ8 For Kids (booking site and parent leaflets linked on the site).

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