The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 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
- 202
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 9.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Nicky Metcalfe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Claypit Lane, Westhampnett, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0NU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPortfield Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Portfield Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Chichester Nursery School
Nursery · 1.8km away
Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
St Anthony's School
Special school · 2.5km away
St. Joseph's Infant School
Primary · 2.7km away
St. Joseph's CofE Junior School
Primary · 2.7km away
St Richard's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is The March CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The March CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The March CofE Primary School?
The March CofE Primary School currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The March CofE Primary School take?
The March CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The March CofE Primary School?
The March CofE Primary School is in Chichester, PO18 0NU, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The March CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The March 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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