Fordwater School, Chichester

About Fordwater School, Chichester

Fordwater School, Chichester is a community special school in Chichester, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 193 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 38.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

West Sussex →

School Type

Community special school

Age Range

Ages 2–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

193 / 154 (125%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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.

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

Summersdale Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6PP

Phone

01243782475

Headteacher

Sophie Clarke

Website

http://www.fordwatersch.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Fordwater School, Chichester?

Fordwater School, Chichester is a community special school in Chichester, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 2–19.

How many pupils does Fordwater School, Chichester have?

Fordwater School, Chichester has 193 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

0% of pupils at Fordwater School, Chichester met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Fordwater School, Chichester?

Fordwater School, Chichester is located at Summersdale Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6PP.