How many pupils does The March CofE Primary School have?

The March CofE Primary School has 202 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The March CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The March CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023).

How does The March CofE Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

60% of pupils at The March CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The March CofE Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The March CofE Primary School is part of DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is The March CofE Primary School?

The March CofE Primary School is located at Claypit Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0NU.

The March CofE Primary School

Claypit Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0NU

Good

Inspected 7 March 2023

Good

Ofsted

60%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

202

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About The March CofE Primary School

The March CofE Primary School is an academy converter in Chichester, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 202 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 7.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: West Sussex →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 202 / 210 (96%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 March 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

7.7%

Free school meals

7.7%

EAL

3.5%

SEN support

16.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

60%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.9%

Overall absence

17.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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.

8.88

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

22.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

3.31

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.4 vs 2023/24

£43,006

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↑ +£70 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

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.

£6,010

Spend per pupil

£6,257

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: Claypit Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0NU
Phone: 01243783987
Headteacher: Nicky Metcalfe
Website: http://www.march.w-sussex.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The March CofE Primary School?: The March CofE Primary School is an academy converter in Chichester, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does The March CofE Primary School have?: The March CofE Primary School has 202 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The March CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?: The March CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023).
How does The March CofE Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 60% of pupils at The March CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is The March CofE Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The March CofE Primary School is part of DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is The March CofE Primary School?: The March CofE Primary School is located at Claypit Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0NU.

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