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Chichester Free School

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Chichester Free School
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Ofsted Report
Good in both last and latest inspection
Snobe Grade
B-

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Chichester Free School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in West Sussex, South East.

It has 1027 students from age 4-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

From the School
Your kid will receive the necessary training at Chichester Free School to lead a happy and successful life.
Your kid will acquire and develop the crucial information, attitudes, values, and personal skills that result from working within a flexible, broad, and balanced curriculum if there are efficient measures in place to ensure their individual success.
Our students will have the chance to strengthen their communication, critical thinking, and leadership abilities in addition to their subject-area competence.
The school's facilities will be divided into four distinct sections: the KS1, KS2, Senior, and Sixth Form, which will provide our students with specialised, age-appropriate learning settings.
The Foundation Stage curriculum will serve as the foundation for work in Key Stage 1, where students will be fostered and exposed to the world of learning in engaging ways.
When students enter Key Stage 2, the curriculum will place a greater emphasis on literacy and numeracy within a broader range of subjects like humanities, science, a modern foreign language, art, drama, music, and physical education. All of these subjects will be integrated into the curriculum in a fun, engaging way.
A variety of disciplines will be available to students, leading to the traditional study of GCSEs and IGCSEs.
Students will strive to complete the English Baccalaureate by the age of 16.
Students will have access to an academic A Level programme that places a strong emphasis on independent study, good academic achievement, and test performance.
Chichester Free School will provide high-quality services for kids with a range of needs in order to meet the educational needs of all of its students.
Your child will be able to acquire a sense of duty and respect for others in the larger community thanks to the pastoral care emphasis.
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 106 97 96
Reading 106 98 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 69% 52.04% 55.75%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 3% 5.21% 7.34%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -0.2 Average
Writing -0.7 Below Average
Maths 0.7 Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 102 1 97 96
Reading 102 1 97 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 50% 17 58.27% 60.3%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 2% 11 6.71% 9.64%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 0.2 Average
Writing -0.7 Below Average
Maths -0.2 Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 103 96 94
Reading 103 3 97 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 67% 14 57.23% 59.38%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 13% 6.48% 9.1%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -2.6 Below Average
Writing -0.6 Below Average
Maths -1.4 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 103 89 93
Reading 106 90 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 53% 48.52% 56.21%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 4.65% 8.13%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 0.3 Average
Writing -6.1 Well Below Average
Maths -2.1 Below Average
Secondary Exam Result

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.32 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 44.2 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 40% 26.18% 32.61%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 62% 38.25% 45.1%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 28% 19.43% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 15% 10.22% 12.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 20% 13.83% 17.02%
EBacc average points score 3.84 2.7 2.95

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 93% 90.25% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 116 167 140
Pupils staying in education 90% 86.98% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 78% 43.02% 34.04%
School sixth forms 12% 21.15% 30.65%
Sixth form colleges 0% 13.38% 10.43%
Other education destinations 0% 9.44% 11.17%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 1.4% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 1.9% 2.16%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.07 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 44.4 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 34% 3 24.14% 29.11%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 72% 9 38.12% 43.21%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 64% 23.17% 25.64%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 17% 2 9.39% 11.36%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 26% 3 13.84% 16.36%
EBacc average points score 4.11 2.62 2.87

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 100% 90% 90.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 29 165 134
Pupils staying in education 97% 84.45% 84.02%
Further education college or other further education provider 79% 39.52% 33.35%
School sixth forms 17% 22% 31.04%
Sixth form colleges 0% 12.55% 8.49%
Other education destinations 0% 10.32% 11.16%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 2.82% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 2.57% 2.77%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.05 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 44.8 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 37% 15 24.72% 29.05%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 63% 23 36.64% 42.47%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 52% 19.75% 24.62%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 15% 13 8.94% 11.22%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 29% 1 12.84% 15.89%
EBacc average points score 4.07 2.58 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment - 85.5% 84.85%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 173 140
Pupils staying in education - 75.5% 73.9%
Further education college or other further education provider - 35.98% 28.39%
School sixth forms - 23.21% 31.38%
Sixth form colleges - 12.43% 9.1%
Other education destinations - 6.36% 5.93%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 2.33% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 2.1% 2.07%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.28 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 46.9 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 52% 25.54% 29.39%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 86% 37.52% 42.95%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 62% 20.17% 25.15%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 28% 11.18% 14.59%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 28% 12.28% 16.14%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment - 82.78% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 173 144
Pupils staying in education - 66.41% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider - 36.41% 30.57%
School sixth forms - 22.2% 31.99%
Sixth form colleges - 11.44% 9%
Other education destinations - 5.59% 5.74%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 3.49% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 2.68% 2.47%
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Holidays & terms
Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 23rd Oct 2023 To 27th Oct 2023
Winter Holidays 18th Dec 2023 To 1st Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 12th Feb 2024 To 16th Feb 2024
Spring Holidays 29th Mar 2024 To 12th Apr 2024
Summer Half Term Holidays 27th May 2024 To 31st May 2024
Summer Holidays 24th Jul 2024 To 30th Aug 2024
Terms Dates
Autumn Term 1st Sep 2023 To 22nd Oct 2023
Autumn Term-2 28th Oct 2023 To 17th Dec 2023
Spring Term 2nd Jan 2024 To 11th Feb 2024
Spring Term-2 17th Feb 2024 To 28th Mar 2024
Summer Term 13th Apr 2024 To 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 To 23rd Jul 2024
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Yes, vulnerable pupils are well looked after.

Yes, pupils make good progress.

Yes, governors are fulfilling their role successfully.

Yes, there is a suitably broad curriculum.

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