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Chichester Free School

Hunston Road, Chichester, PO20 1NP

Free schools
Pupils
1,078
Ages
4-19
FSM
14.5%
Attainment 8
44.6
Ofsted
Good
May 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
83.0%
Writing
78.0%
Maths
80.0%
RWM Combined
67.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
19.1%
Basics 9-5
40.2%

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
36.8%
EBacc APS
4.01
EBacc 9-5
17.9%
EBacc 9-4
26.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
N/A
A*-A Grades
N/A
A*-B Grades
N/A
AAB+ %
N/A
Based on 1 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About Chichester Free School

Chichester Free School is a secondary school in Chichester, West Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.6. The school has around 1,078 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Hunston Road, Chichester, PO20 1NP | More schools in West Sussex

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2024 — Good
  2. Feb 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Chichester Free School

What is Chichester Free School's Ofsted rating?
Chichester Free School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Chichester Free School's latest exam results?
Chichester Free School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Chichester Free School located?
Chichester Free School is a secondary school in Chichester, West Sussex (PO20 1NP).
How many pupils attend Chichester Free School?
Chichester Free School has around 1,078 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Chichester Free School with other schools?
View Chichester Free School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in West Sussex.