Chichester Free School
Hunston Road, Chichester, PO20 1NPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Chichester Free School is an all-through school in Chichester for ages 4 to 19. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 2nd of 5 secondary schools in Chichester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 May 2024, report published 10 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 May 2024
Chichester Free School's vision is to 'nurture, challenge and inspire' pupils both inside and outside the classroom at this vibrant all-through school. This is realised consistently well, not least because of strong leadership throughout. Children in Reception settle quickly. They learn to be kind through carefully selected co- operative and engaging activities. Older pupils are respectful and friendly to each other. Differences are respected and pupils rightly believe their school is highly inclusive. The school's curriculum provides countless opportunities to develop talents and interests that pupils relish and benefit from extensively. Pupils' commitment and dedication to the wide range of clubs is impressive. A growing number of pupils belong to the successful combined cadet force. This teaches them valuable character traits and develops vital leadership skills. A wide range of sport, music and performance clubs supplement the vast array of academic intervention and revision support clubs. Activities such as Lego club, mindfulness, film club and the eagerly contested chess league are hugely popular. Parents and pupils speak very positively of the school. They appreciate the caring and supportive ethos that permeates all aspects. One parent, representing the views of many, said, 'my child is thriving at the school. The children regularly receive recognition for working hard and this encourages them even further.'
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, there is variability in the implementation of the curriculum. As a result, some pupils do not achieve as well as they could in these subjects. The school should continue its work to improve consistency, so that pupils achieve the best possible outcomes.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
64 pupils took the tests
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
117 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,118 pupils on roll, with places for 1,020
Schools near Chichester Free School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester High School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 39.0 |
| The Prebendal School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Bishop Luffa School, Chichester | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 52.6 |
| The Regis School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 43.6 |
| Ormiston Six Villages Academy | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.8 |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- SUSSEX LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr James Garner
- Phone
- 01243792690
- Address
- Hunston Road, Chichester, PO20 1NP
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 139668
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.