The Academy, Selsey
URN: 137096 • Chichester PO20 9EH
Overview
- Name
- The Academy, Selsey
- URN
- 137096
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jo Ford (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01243602558
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Lane, Chichester PO20 9EH
Summary
The Academy, Selsey is a mixed secondary school located in Chichester, West Sussex, catering to students aged 11-16. With a current enrolment of 501 pupils and a capacity of 600, the school is committed to providing an inclusive and high-quality education. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in April 2019, the Academy focuses on nurturing students' talents and aspirations through a creative and challenging curriculum, supported by strong pastoral care.
The school boasts modern facilities, including state-of-the-art classrooms, a library, and dedicated spaces for arts and sciences, which enhance the learning experience. The Academy places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, encouraging students to achieve outstanding examination results while also offering a variety of extracurricular activities to promote personal development.
Community engagement is a core value at The Academy, Selsey, fostering strong links with parents and local organisations. The school prioritises smooth transitions from primary to secondary education, working closely with feeder schools to ensure that each child receives the best possible start in their educational journey.
The school boasts modern facilities, including state-of-the-art classrooms, a library, and dedicated spaces for arts and sciences, which enhance the learning experience. The Academy places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, encouraging students to achieve outstanding examination results while also offering a variety of extracurricular activities to promote personal development.
Community engagement is a core value at The Academy, Selsey, fostering strong links with parents and local organisations. The school prioritises smooth transitions from primary to secondary education, working closely with feeder schools to ensure that each child receives the best possible start in their educational journey.
Useful links
- Seneca (sen)
- Google Classroom (other)
- Prospectus for students (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Arbor (other)
- Staff Rooms Booking (other)
- Sparx (other)
- Sora (Reading) (other)
- Access IT (Reading) (other)
- ParentPay (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 501
- Boys
- 269
- Girls
- 232
- FSM %
- 26.10
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 501 | 269 | 232 | 600 | 26.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 492 | 260 | 232 | 600 | 22.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 444 | 233 | 211 | 600 | 18.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 444 | 233 | 211 | 750 | 18.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 422 | 218 | 204 | 750 | 18.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 399 | 198 | 201 | 750 | 15.50 |
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