The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 6.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- BISHOP LUFFA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Naomi Day (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Roman Way, Fishbourne, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3QS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBishop Luffa School, Chichester
Secondary · 1.0km away
Parklands Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Jessie Younghusband Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St. Joseph's Infant School
Primary · 2.0km away
St. Joseph's CofE Junior School
Primary · 2.1km away
The Prebendal School
Independent · 2.1km away
St Anthony's School
Special school · 2.2km away
St Richard's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Fishbourne CofE Primary School?
Fishbourne CofE Primary School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fishbourne CofE Primary School take?
Fishbourne CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fishbourne CofE Primary School?
Fishbourne CofE Primary School is in Chichester, PO19 3QS, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fishbourne CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fishbourne CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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