Is Chichester High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 5 November 2024 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 30th of 40 secondary schools in West Sussex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Chichester High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Chichester High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 42 (England: 46.2). 39.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Chichester High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Chichester High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Chichester High School

Kingsham Road, Chichester, PO19 8EB

Local ranking30th of 40 secondary schools in West Sussex

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1600

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 5 November 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 5 November 2024 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Sixth form provision: Outstanding

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 42.0 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 39.2% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 58.8% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 194

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Continued in education: 81.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 8.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Higher education: 49.0%
Apprenticeships: 8.0%
Employment: 30.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C+

Avg A-Level Grade

33.4

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

31.1

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 14.8% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 32.0
16-18 Cohort: 140

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1258
Boys: 565 (47%)
Girls: 626 (53%)
Capacity: 1600 (74% full)
SEND: 16.8%
FSM Eligible: 29.3%
EAL: 13.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.7%
SEN Support: 14.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 72.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,739/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 10.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 34.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 78.4%
White Other: 7.1%
Other: 3.1%
Asian Other: 2.2%
Black African: 2.1%
Mixed Other: 1.8%
Asian Indian: 1.2%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.0%

78.4%

White British

7.1%

White Other

3.1%

Other

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GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01243787014

office@chs-tkat.org

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Kingsham Road

Chichester, South East

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Administrative

URN: 140105
UKPRN: 10043063
Establishment No.: 4001
Trust: THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST

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