The short version
Average GCSE results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.0
4.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
13.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.07
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
8%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 248 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 96 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,258
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 27.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Naomi Lewry/ Nicholas Taylor (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kingsham Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChichester High Schools Sixth Form
Sixth form centres · Very close
St Richard's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 381m away
Chichester Free School
All-through · Grammar · 857m away
The Prebendal School
Independent · 917m away
Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School
Primary · 920m away
St. Joseph's CofE Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Chichester Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
St. Joseph's Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Chichester High School's Ofsted rating?
Chichester High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chichester High School?
Chichester High School currently has 1,258 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chichester High School take?
Chichester High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Chichester High School?
Chichester High School is in Chichester, PO19 8EB, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chichester High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Chichester High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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