West Dean CofE Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Requires improvement

West Dean, West Dean Ce Primary School, Chichester, PO18 0RJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

West Dean CofE Primary School is a primary school in Chichester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Requires improvement, from an inspection in July 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 2 July 2024, report published 30 September 2024

Overall effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Pupil numbers and mix

102 pupils on roll, with places for 98

Eligible for free school meals3.9%

3.9%, 22.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.9%

2.9%, 18.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.7%

16.7%, 1.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0%

0%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near West Dean CofE Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Singleton CofE Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good75% met the expected standard
Lavant Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good53% met the expected standard
Jessie Younghusband Primary School4 milesOfsted: Good75% met the expected standard
The March CofE Primary School4 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
Oakwood School4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
BISHOP LUFFA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Chris Williams
Address
West Dean, West Dean Ce Primary School, Chichester, PO18 0RJ
Local authority
West Sussex
URN
151586

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.