The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (125% full)
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 193
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 36.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Ms Sophie Clarke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Summersdale Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6PP
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Fordwater School, Chichester's Ofsted rating?
Fordwater School, Chichester was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fordwater School, Chichester?
Fordwater School, Chichester currently has 193 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fordwater School, Chichester take?
Fordwater School, Chichester caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Fordwater School, Chichester?
Fordwater School, Chichester is in Chichester, PO19 6PP, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fordwater School, Chichester have a sixth form?
Yes, Fordwater School, Chichester has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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