Chichester Free School
URN: 139668 • Chichester PO20 1NP
Overview
- Name
- Chichester Free School
- URN
- 139668
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- SUSSEX LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 80.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Louise New (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01243792690
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hunston Road, Chichester PO20 1NP
Summary
Chichester Free School is an all-through mixed school located in Chichester, West Sussex, with a current enrolment of 1,078 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,020. The school aims to nurture, challenge, and inspire students through a supportive and engaging learning environment. It offers a broad curriculum designed to cater to the diverse needs of its pupils, fostering both academic and personal development.
The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement, as demonstrated by initiatives such as Year 6 pupils reaching out to local supermarkets for food donations to share breakfast together. Additionally, the school celebrates student achievements through events like the Principal's Award, reinforcing a culture of recognition and encouragement.
Chichester Free School also prioritises uniform adherence, with a dedicated school shop for purchasing uniforms and other school-related items. Regular second-hand uniform sales are held to support families and promote sustainability within the school community. Overall, the school fosters a collaborative environment that values both education and community spirit.
The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement, as demonstrated by initiatives such as Year 6 pupils reaching out to local supermarkets for food donations to share breakfast together. Additionally, the school celebrates student achievements through events like the Principal's Award, reinforcing a culture of recognition and encouragement.
Chichester Free School also prioritises uniform adherence, with a dedicated school shop for purchasing uniforms and other school-related items. Regular second-hand uniform sales are held to support families and promote sustainability within the school community. Overall, the school fosters a collaborative environment that values both education and community spirit.
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Nearby alternatives
- Bohunt Horsham (87.7)
- The Gatwick School (56.7)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 4 - 19
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SUSSEX LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1020
- Pupils
- 1078
- Boys
- 538
- Girls
- 540
- FSM %
- 14.50
- Open date
- 2013-09-09
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1078 | 538 | 540 | 1020 | 14.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1063 | 534 | 529 | 1020 | 12.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1015 | 482 | 533 | 1020 | 8.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1015 | 482 | 533 | 1020 | 8.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1023 | 478 | 545 | 1260 | 7.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1037 | 523 | 514 | 1260 | 7.10 |
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