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The Academy, Selsey
Ages 11–16501 pupilsDoes not apply
The Academy, Selsey is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Chichester, within the West Sussex local authority. The school has around 501 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 39.8 and 26% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Chichester can view The Academy, Selsey's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance88.9%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence30.2%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher18.3England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS99%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals27.3%England avg 28.6%
English not first language6.3%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 838
Progress 8-0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths39%
Grade 4+ English & maths53%
EBacc entry9%
EBacc average point score3.05
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Chichester
All schools in Chichester →Medmerry Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 miSeal Primary AcademyGood · 0.3 miSidlesham Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 2.6 mi
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