SecondaryData as of May 2026

The Academy, Selsey

School Lane, Selsey, Chichester, PO20 9EH

A Good-rated secondary school in Chichester.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

501

Ages

11-16

FSM

26.1%

Attainment 8

37.9

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

37.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

8.5%

Basics 9-5

38.6%

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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

9.1%

EBacc APS

3.05

EBacc 9-5

3.4%

EBacc 9-4

3.4%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About The Academy, Selsey

The Academy, Selsey is a secondary school in Chichester, West Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 82 responses), 93% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.9. The school has around 501 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: School Lane, Chichester, PO20 9EH | More schools in West Sussex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Academy, Selsey, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2025 — Good
Apr 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Academy, Selsey

What is The Academy, Selsey's Ofsted rating?

The Academy, Selsey received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about The Academy, Selsey?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 82 responses): 93% of parents would recommend The Academy, Selsey.

What are The Academy, Selsey's latest exam results?

The Academy, Selsey: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is The Academy, Selsey located?

The Academy, Selsey is a secondary school in Chichester, West Sussex (PO20 9EH).

How many pupils attend The Academy, Selsey?

The Academy, Selsey has around 501 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare The Academy, Selsey with other schools?

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