How many pupils does Chichester Free School have?

Chichester Free School has 1,078 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Chichester Free School's Ofsted rating?

Chichester Free School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024).

How does Chichester Free School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Chichester Free School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.5 in 2025/26.

How does Chichester Free School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

67% of pupils at Chichester Free School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Chichester Free School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Chichester Free School is part of SUSSEX LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Chichester Free School?

Chichester Free School is located at Hunston Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 1NP.

Chichester Free School

Hunston Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 1NP

Good

Inspected 8 May 2024

Good

Ofsted

43.5

Attainment 8

All-through

Phase

4–19

Ages

1,078

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About Chichester Free School

Chichester Free School is a free school in Chichester, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 1,078 pupils on roll. It is part of SUSSEX LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.5 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: West Sussex →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: All-through
Age Range: Ages 4–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,078 / 1,020 (106%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 May 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

14.8%

Free school meals

6.6%

EAL

1.3%

SEN support

13.9%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

43.5

Attainment 8

128 pupils

47.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

64.1%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

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.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

67%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

82%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.1%

Overall absence

22.7%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

57.72

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

19.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

23.03

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.6 vs 2023/24

£49,387

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,835 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

10.2

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,333

Spend per pupil

£6,540

Income per pupil

61%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Hunston Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 1NP
Phone: 01243792690
Principal: James Garner
Website: www.chichesterfreeschool.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chichester Free School?: Chichester Free School is a free school in Chichester, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–19.
How many pupils does Chichester Free School have?: Chichester Free School has 1,078 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Chichester Free School's Ofsted rating?: Chichester Free School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024).
How does Chichester Free School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Chichester Free School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.5 in 2025/26.
How does Chichester Free School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 67% of pupils at Chichester Free School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Chichester Free School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Chichester Free School is part of SUSSEX LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Chichester Free School?: Chichester Free School is located at Hunston Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 1NP.