Special schoolData as of May 2026

Fordwater School, Chichester

Summersdale Road, Chichester, PO19 6PP

Community special school

Pupils

193

Ages

2-19

FSM

36.6%

Capacity

154

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2013

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About Fordwater School, Chichester

Fordwater School, Chichester is a secondary school in Chichester, West Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 193 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Summersdale Road, Chichester, PO19 6PP | More schools in West Sussex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Fordwater School, Chichester, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jul 2023 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Jan 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Fordwater School, Chichester

What is Fordwater School, Chichester's Ofsted rating?

Fordwater School, Chichester received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.

What are Fordwater School, Chichester's latest exam results?

Fordwater School, Chichester: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Fordwater School, Chichester located?

Fordwater School, Chichester is a secondary school in Chichester, West Sussex (PO19 6PP).

How many pupils attend Fordwater School, Chichester?

Fordwater School, Chichester has around 193 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Fordwater School, Chichester with other schools?

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