Is Ormiston Six Villages Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 29 November 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 28th of 40 secondary schools in West Sussex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Ormiston Six Villages Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Ormiston Six Villages Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 42.2 (England: 46.2). 31.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Ormiston Six Villages Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Ormiston Six Villages Academy 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).

Back

Ormiston Six Villages Academy

Lime Avenue, Westergate, Chichester, PO20 3UE

Local ranking28th of 40 secondary schools in West Sussex

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

816

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 29 November 2022. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 42.2 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 31.3% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 56.7% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 134

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 85.0%
Continued in education: 76.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 7.0%
Not sustained: 11.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 698
Boys: 394 (54%)
Girls: 337 (46%)
Capacity: 816 (90% full)
SEND: 18.9%
FSM Eligible: 20.8%
EAL: 3.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.3%
SEN Support: 16.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 37.3
Budget per Pupil: £7,191/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 7.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 26.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 91.9%
White Other: 2.5%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.9%
Mixed Other: 0.7%
Asian Indian: 0.7%
Asian Chinese: 0.6%

91.9%

White British

2.5%

White Other

0.9%

Gypsy/Roma

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01243546800

osva_office@ormistonsixvillages.org.uk

Visit website

Lime Avenue

Chichester, South East

Open in full map

Administrative

URN: 140199
UKPRN: 10043343
Establishment No.: 4007
Trust: ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST

Common questions about Ormiston Six Villages Academy

Explore schools in Chichester

Often compared with

Parents weighing up Ormiston Six Villages Academy usually look at the nearest secondary schools too. Put them side by side on results, inspection and intake.