Birdham CE Primary School
Crooked Lane, Birdham, Chichester, PO20 7HBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Birdham CE Primary School is a primary school in Chichester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 4th of 23 primary schools in Chichester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 September 2022, report published 10 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 September 2022
Pupils love coming to Birdham. They feel safe and enjoy the many opportunities on offer. There is plenty to do during social times. Whether playing football, handball or balancing and jumping on the numerous climbing frames, pupils build good friendships and treat each other with respect. Committed teachers expect pupils to behave and achieve well. Pupils live up to these expectations. Staff ably support pupils and ensure that pupils concentrate in lessons. Pupils are well cared for by staff. There is always an adult on hand if pupils need extra guidance. Those who are worried about themselves or others know they have somebody to go to. Unkindness between pupils is not tolerated and any friendship issues are dealt with quickly by staff. Pupils learn a lot about improving their environment and taking care of the planet. They enthusiastically join the 'eco council' so that they can have a direct influence on how the school deals with issues such as energy use and recycling. Other pupils are proud members of the school council, and this gives them experience of making decisions. There is a broad range of extra-curricular activities on offer to pupils. Almost all pupils attend after-school clubs, including needle work, basketball, football and gardening.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, such as history and physical education (PE), the work provided by teachers is not focused precisely enough on the knowledge that pupils need to learn. This means that pupils do not retain as much knowledge as they could in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that they provide the support teachers need to deliver the aims of the curriculum consistently well in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
22 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
109 pupils on roll, with places for 147
Schools near Birdham CE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidlesham Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 60% met the expected standard |
| East Wittering Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Bosham Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| West Wittering Parochial Church of England School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 13% met the expected standard |
| Fishbourne CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark McCadden
- Phone
- 01243512399
- Address
- Crooked Lane, Birdham, Chichester, PO20 7HB
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 125972
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.