St Richard's Catholic Primary School
URN: 126038 • Chichester PO19 1XB
Overview
- Name
- St Richard's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 126038
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Peter Edgington (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01243784549
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cawley Road, Chichester PO19 1XB
Summary
St Richard's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Chichester, West Sussex. With a mixed-gender enrollment of 315 pupils, the school operates close to its capacity of 316. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment rooted in Catholic values, fostering both academic achievement and personal development.
The curriculum at St Richard's is designed to cater to the diverse needs of its students, ensuring a well-rounded education that encompasses not only core subjects but also religious education and moral development. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and encourages parental engagement, which is integral to the school’s ethos.
St Richard's also offers various resources for new parents, including information on school uniform and curriculum overviews, to help families integrate smoothly into the school community. The school’s website serves as a valuable tool for accessing key information and updates, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and communication with parents.
The curriculum at St Richard's is designed to cater to the diverse needs of its students, ensuring a well-rounded education that encompasses not only core subjects but also religious education and moral development. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and encourages parental engagement, which is integral to the school’s ethos.
St Richard's also offers various resources for new parents, including information on school uniform and curriculum overviews, to help families integrate smoothly into the school community. The school’s website serves as a valuable tool for accessing key information and updates, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and communication with parents.
Useful links
- Governors' Zone (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Late/Absence Procedures (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) at St Richard's Catholic Primary School (sen)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies and Risk Assessments (other)
- Website Policy (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
- 316
- Pupils
- 315
- Boys
- 166
- Girls
- 149
- FSM %
- 6.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 315 | 166 | 149 | 316 | 6.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 320 | 177 | 143 | 315 | 8.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 316 | 169 | 147 | 315 | 8.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 316 | 169 | 147 | 315 | 8.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 313 | 161 | 152 | 315 | 7.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 313 | 166 | 147 | 315 | 6.40 |
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