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Chichester Free School
Goodgraded 08/05/2024Ages 4–191,078 pupilsNone
Chichester Free School is an all-through school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Chichester, within the West Sussex local authority. The school has around 1,078 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/05/2024, Chichester Free School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 44.6 and 40% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing schools in Chichester can view Chichester Free School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 08/05/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.4%England avg 93.5%
Persistent absence21.3%England avg 17.5%
Pupils per teacher18.7England avg 19.6
Teachers with QTS97%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals14.8%England avg 26.3%
English not first language6.6%England avg 18.6%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 844.9
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths40%
Grade 4+ English & maths72%
EBacc entry37%
EBacc average point score4.02
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Chichester
All schools in Chichester →Kingsham Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miChichester High School0.5 miChichester High Schools Sixth Form0.6 miRumboldswhyke CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miSt Richard's Catholic Primary School0.8 miNorth Mundham Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
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