Bishop Luffa School, Chichester
Westgate, Chichester, PO19 3HPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bishop Luffa School, Chichester is a secondary school in Chichester for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 1st of 5 secondary schools in Chichester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 November 2022, report published 30 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 November 2022
Pupils certainly live out the vision of 'life in all its fullness' at this exceptional school. The school has a long tradition of achieving high standards, making it extremely popular in the locality. Leaders have raised ambitions further by making the school even more inclusive. This is helping to enact the school motto 'always our best because everyone matters'. This includes, for example, supporting more vulnerable pupils really well at the new separate provision known as the Launchpad and helping to seamlessly integrate 30 new pupils from the Ukraine. The school's strong Christian values mean that pupils know right from wrong. Behaviour is exemplary. Any rare acts of unkindness, bullying or inappropriate language are tackled immediately by caring staff. This is a school where you can be yourself and have your individual gifts and talents celebrated. There are opportunities for everyone to thrive academically and culturally as well as physically through sport. The school buzzes with activity at lunchtimes as pupils enjoy social time together and participate in the vast array of clubs and societies. Many of these are organised by sixth-form students, who play a remarkably important role in the school. Beyond their academic studies, sixth formers lead other pupils in the excellent contribution the school makes to charities and the local community.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
235 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
173 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,600 pupils on roll, with places for 1,520
Schools near Bishop Luffa School, Chichester
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prebendal School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Chichester High School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 39.0 |
| Chichester Free School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.9 |
| Bourne Community College | 5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 39.1 |
| The Regis School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 43.6 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BISHOP LUFFA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Austen Hindman
- Phone
- 01243787741
- Address
- Westgate, Chichester, PO19 3HP
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 140472
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.