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Chichester Free School
Chichester·South East·Free School
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All-throughFree SchoolAges 4–19Co-edNone
Chichester Free School is an all-through free school in Chichester, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this free school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Chichester Free School has a Progress 8 score of +0.00 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 44.5, 71% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, 68% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 1,078 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 10.7%, 14% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.6%.
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Chichester Free School has a Progress 8 score of +0.00, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 44.5. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
71% of students at Chichester Free School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
At Chichester Free School, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
79% met the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths.
Chichester Free School has an overall absence rate of 7.6%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Chichester Free School is 10.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Chichester Free School has 1,078 pupils on roll.
14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Chichester Free School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Chichester Free School is next inspection expected around 2028.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Chichester Free School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
0/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
0/mo
NaN% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.4 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.1
Bus Stops
4
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.