West Wittering Parochial Church of England School
Pound Road, West Wittering, Chichester, PO20 8AJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
West Wittering Parochial Church of England School is a primary school in Chichester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 20th of 23 primary schools in Chichester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 October 2022, report published 11 December 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 October 2022
Pupils are joyful at this caring and happy school. Pupils say, 'We are all friends here.' At playtime, boys and girls of all ages dance on stage and share role play in the giant pirate ship, built by parent volunteers. Pupils say that bullying never happens and that they are always safe. Pupils all identify trusted adults and relationships are warm and nurturing. Everyone loves 'beach school'. Teachers plan engaging learning activities at the beach, building pyramids in history and conducting thermal insulation investigations in science. Pupils care deeply about the environment and lead 'beach clean' operations. Pastoral care is exceptional. One parent, representing the views of many, said, 'The sense of community, belonging, inclusivity, safety and happiness is paramount in all the children do.' The day begins with a welcoming breakfast club, and every pupil completes the 'emotional well-being register'. Staff quickly respond to emotional worries. Pupils feel highly cared for. Pupils are passionate about equal opportunities. Girls enhance their engineering prospects by building 'electric karts' to enter races at Goodwood. Pupils learned about baptism in church and chose two mums to be parents. Assemblies about a range of equalities, and partnership with a school in Sierra Leone, help pupils celebrate how everyone is unique and special.
What the school should improve
- The work given to pupils does not always precisely match the intended learning. As a result, pupils may not know and remember more in all subjects. Teachers should plan activities more sharply to focus on the key components of knowledge they want pupils to learn.
- Foundation subjects are at different points of development. In the strongest areas, teachers have secure knowledge and check pupils' progress effectively. In less developed subjects, pupils are not demonstrating their understanding as consistently. Leaders should support teachers with professional development in areas outside of their main expertise.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
95 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near West Wittering Parochial Church of England School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Wittering Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Birdham CE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Thorney Island Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Mengham Junior School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Mill Rythe Junior School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% 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
- Mrs Christina Chamberlin
- Phone
- 01243513015
- Address
- Pound Road, West Wittering, Chichester, PO20 8AJ
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 126000
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.