Chichester Free School
| Type | Other schools / Free schools |
| Age Range | 4-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Hunston Road Chichester West Sussex PO20 1NP |
| Phone | 01243792690 |
| Reference Number | 139668 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1078 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.91%
Girls: 50.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 32 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 26 | 59 |
| 2 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
| 3 | 28 | 36 | 64 |
| 4 | 22 | 42 | 64 |
| 5 | 33 | 31 | 64 |
| 6 | 33 | 31 | 64 |
| 7 | 67 | 64 | 131 |
| 8 | 78 | 72 | 150 |
| 9 | 58 | 61 | 119 |
| 10 | 77 | 50 | 127 |
| 11 | 57 | 61 | 118 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.5% |
| White, Other | 6.2% |
| Unclassified | 2.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-06-11 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-08 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2019-02-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-06-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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Data relates to students who sat their GCSE's in 2022 and was last updated in May 2024.
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| Name | Distance |
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Kingsham Primary School
Hay Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8BN |
0.3 miles |
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Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School
Rumbolds Close, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7UA |
0.69 miles |
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North Mundham Primary School
School Lane, North Mundham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 1LA |
0.73 miles |
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St Richard's Catholic Primary School
Cawley Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1XB |
0.75 miles |
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Chichester Nursery School
St James Road, Chichester, PO19 7AB |
1.07 miles |
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Portfield Primary Academy
St James Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7HA |
1.17 miles |
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St. Joseph's CofE Junior School
Orchard Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1DQ |
1.29 miles |
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St. Joseph's Infant School
Orchard Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1DQ |
1.35 miles |
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Parklands Community Primary School
Durnford Close, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3AG |
1.51 miles |
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Jessie Younghusband Primary School
Woodlands Lane, West Sussex, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 5PA |
1.74 miles |
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Westbourne House School
Coach Road, Chichester, PO20 2BH |
1.79 miles |
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The March CofE Primary School
Claypit Lane, Westhampnett, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0NU |
2.13 miles |
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Fishbourne CofE Primary School
Roman Way, Fishbourne, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3QS |
2.15 miles |
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Tangmere Primary Academy
Bishops Road, Tangmere, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 2JB |
3.26 miles |
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Oakwood School
Oakwood, Chichester, PO18 9AN |
3.3 miles |
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Rose Green Junior School
Raleigh Road, Rose Green, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 3NA |
3.3 miles |
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Lavant Primary School
West Stoke Road, Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0BW |
3.38 miles |
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Rose Green Infant School
Hawkins Close, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 3LW |
3.44 miles |
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Birdham CE Primary School
Crooked Lane, Birdham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 7HB |
3.46 miles |
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Bosham Primary School
Walton Lane, Bosham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8QF |
3.52 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Chichester High School
Kingsham Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8EB |
0.53 miles |
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Chichester High Schools Sixth Form
Kingsham Road, Chichester, PO19 8AE |
0.62 miles |
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The Prebendal School
52-55 West Street, Chichester, PO19 1RT |
1.1 miles |
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Chichester College Group
Westgate Fields, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1SB |
1.15 miles |
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Bishop Luffa School, Chichester
Westgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3HP |
1.67 miles |
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St Anthony's School
Woodlands Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 5PA |
1.7 miles |
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Fordwater School, Chichester
Summersdale Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6PP |
1.97 miles |
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The Regis School
Westloats Lane, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 5LH |
3.98 miles |
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Ormiston Six Villages Academy
Lime Avenue, Westergate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 3UE |
4.75 miles |