The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.0
5.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
3.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
9%
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
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 84 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 501
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 26.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jo Ford (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Selsey, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 9EH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Academy, Selsey a selective school?
No. The Academy, Selsey is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Academy, Selsey's Ofsted rating?
The Academy, Selsey was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Academy, Selsey?
The Academy, Selsey currently has 501 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Academy, Selsey take?
The Academy, Selsey caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Academy, Selsey?
The Academy, Selsey is in Chichester, PO20 9EH, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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