Jessie Younghusband Primary School

URN: 125880 • Chichester PO19 5PA

Overview

Name
Jessie Younghusband Primary School
URN
125880
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Luke Hanna (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01243782192
Website
Visit
Address
Woodlands Lane, Chichester PO19 5PA

Summary

Jessie Younghusband Primary School, located in Chichester, West Sussex, is a community school that caters to a mixed-gender population of 213 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 210. Established in 1965 and named after a respected local councillor, the school emphasizes a nurturing environment that encourages both academic and personal growth. The facilities include seven classrooms, a computer suite, a library, and various outdoor spaces designed to foster imaginative play and learning.

The school’s curriculum is supported by interactive technology, with all classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards. Jessie Younghusband Primary School also boasts a range of outdoor learning environments, including a sensory garden, vegetable garden, and an outdoor classroom, which enhance the educational experience.

Community involvement is a cornerstone of the school’s ethos, exemplified by the Parent-Teacher Association (JYS Friends). This group actively engages in fundraising and community-building activities, ensuring a collaborative partnership between families and the school, ultimately benefiting the children’s educational journey. For more information, visit their website at http://jys.org.uk.

Key details

LA
West Sussex
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
213
Boys
100
Girls
113
FSM %
11.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-06-27
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 213 100 113 210 11.30
2024-09-11 214 100 114 210 13.60
2023-09-11 210 99 111 210 7.10
2022-09-11 210 99 111 210 7.10
2021-09-11 212 105 107 210 6.60
2020-09-11 209 108 101 210 4.30

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