Bishop Luffa School, Chichester

About Bishop Luffa School, Chichester

Bishop Luffa School, Chichester is an academy converter in Chichester, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,579 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of BISHOP LUFFA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 November 2022) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 55.1 (2025/26). 8.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

West Sussex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,579 / 1,520 (104%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

30 November 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Westgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3HP

Phone

01243787741

Headteacher

Austen Hindman

Website

http://www.bishopluffa.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bishop Luffa School, Chichester?

Bishop Luffa School, Chichester is an academy converter in Chichester, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Bishop Luffa School, Chichester have?

Bishop Luffa School, Chichester has 1,579 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bishop Luffa School, Chichester's Ofsted rating?

Bishop Luffa School, Chichester was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 November 2022).

How does Bishop Luffa School, Chichester perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bishop Luffa School, Chichester achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 55.1 in 2025/26.

Is Bishop Luffa School, Chichester part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bishop Luffa School, Chichester is part of BISHOP LUFFA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Bishop Luffa School, Chichester?

Bishop Luffa School, Chichester is located at Westgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3HP.