How many pupils does The Academy, Selsey have?

The Academy, Selsey has 501 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Academy, Selsey perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Academy, Selsey achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.3 in 2025/26.

Is The Academy, Selsey part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Academy, Selsey is part of THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is The Academy, Selsey?

The Academy, Selsey is located at School Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 9EH.

The Academy, Selsey

School Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 9EH

Not rated

Inspected 21 January 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

38.3

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

501

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About The Academy, Selsey

The Academy, Selsey is an academy sponsor led in Chichester, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 501 pupils on roll. It is part of THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.3 (2025/26). 27.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: West Sussex →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 501 / 600 (84%)
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 21 January 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

27.3%

Free school meals

6.3%

EAL

4.4%

SEN support

20.6%

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)

38.3

Attainment 8

94 pupils

33%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

45.7%

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.

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

85%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.1%

Overall absence

30.4%

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.

29.5

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.4 vs 2023/24

18.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

12.61

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24

£46,823

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 21% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,866 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

5.8

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£7,369

Spend per pupil

£8,295

Income per pupil

56%

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: School Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 9EH
Phone: 01243602558
Headteacher: Jo Ford
Website: www.tas-tkat.org

Academy Trust

THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Academy, Selsey?: The Academy, Selsey is an academy sponsor led in Chichester, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does The Academy, Selsey have?: The Academy, Selsey has 501 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Academy, Selsey perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Academy, Selsey achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.3 in 2025/26.
Is The Academy, Selsey part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Academy, Selsey is part of THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is The Academy, Selsey?: The Academy, Selsey is located at School Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 9EH.

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