The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.9
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
1.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
37%
Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 108 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 93 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,078
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- SUSSEX LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Louise New (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hunston Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 1NP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChichester High School
Secondary · 857m away
Chichester High Schools Sixth Form
Sixth form centres · 1.0km away
Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
North Mundham Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Richard's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Chichester Nursery School
Nursery · 1.7km away
The Prebendal School
Independent · 1.8km away
Portfield Community Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Chichester Free School a selective school?
No. Chichester Free School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Chichester Free School's Ofsted rating?
Chichester Free School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chichester Free School?
Chichester Free School currently has 1,078 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chichester Free School take?
Chichester Free School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Chichester Free School?
Chichester Free School is in Chichester, PO20 1NP, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chichester Free School have a sixth form?
No, Chichester Free School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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