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
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.
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.
Useful links
- An Introduction to our Governors (governance)
- Governor Contact Details (governance)
- Meet our Governors (governance)
- Absence Reporting (sen)
- Meet our SENCO (sen)
- Our Requests for Absence (sen)
- SEND Policy (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Our Admissions (other)
- Our Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The March CofE Primary School (62.1)
- Fishbourne CofE Primary School (61.3)
- Aldingbourne Primary School (61.2)
- The March CofE Primary School (61.1)
- Lavant CofE Primary School (61.0)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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