The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.6
8.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
17.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 240 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 121 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,579
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- BISHOP LUFFA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Austen Hindman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Westgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3HP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmParklands Community Primary School
Primary · 524m away
Fishbourne CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Jessie Younghusband Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St. Joseph's Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
St. Joseph's CofE Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Prebendal School
Independent · 1.1km away
St Anthony's School
Special school · 1.3km away
St Richard's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bishop Luffa School, Chichester a selective school?
No. Bishop Luffa School, Chichester is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bishop Luffa School, Chichester's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Luffa School, Chichester was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishop Luffa School, Chichester?
Bishop Luffa School, Chichester currently has 1,579 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Luffa School, Chichester take?
Bishop Luffa School, Chichester caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bishop Luffa School, Chichester?
Bishop Luffa School, Chichester is in Chichester, PO19 3HP, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Luffa School, Chichester have a sixth form?
Yes, Bishop Luffa School, Chichester has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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