The short version
Average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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, 34 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 23 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 172
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 16.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr Sebastian Olway (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Chidham Lane, Chidham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8TH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Chidham Parochial Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chidham Parochial Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chidham Parochial Primary School?
Chidham Parochial Primary School currently has 172 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chidham Parochial Primary School take?
Chidham Parochial Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chidham Parochial Primary School?
Chidham Parochial Primary School is in Chichester, PO18 8TH, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chidham Parochial Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chidham Parochial Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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