Chichester Free School
Chichester Free School is a mixed-sex free school located in Chichester, West Sussex, England. It opened in 2013 and caters for students aged 4–19 years.[1] [5] The school is located on the newly-developed Carmelite convent site, which was damaged in a fire in 2009.
Chichester Free School | |
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Address | |
Hunston Road , , PO20 1NP[1] | |
Coordinates | 50°49′23″N 0°45′04″W |
Information | |
Type | Free school |
Motto | Nurture · Challenge · Inspire[2] |
Established | 2013 |
Local authority | West Sussex |
Department for Education URN | 139668 Tables |
Ofsted | Reports |
Chair of Governors | Stephen King[2] |
Principal | Jenny Clough (Interim)[3][4] |
Gender | Coed |
Age | 4 to 19[1] |
Enrolment | 569 [1] |
Houses | 4 |
Website | http://www.chichesterfreeschool.org.uk/ |
Academic performance
In 2019, 34% of pupils achieved Grade 5+ in English and Maths GCSEs, compared to 43% nationally and locally.[6] The school's Attainment 8 Score was 44, compared to 47 nationally and locally.[6] 64% of pupils were entered for the English Baccalaureate, compared to 40% nationally and locally.[6]
Ofsted judgements
In June 2015, the school had its first Ofsted inspection, when the school was judged to be Good.[7] The inspectors noted that the school benefited from several strong senior and middle leaders who were highly committed and were effectively raising standards across the school; other leaders were not as strong and there was no leadership training. Teaching in the primary phase was weaker than in the secondary phase.[7]
The school was inspected again in 2019 and again judged Good.[8]
References
- "URN 139668 Chichester Free School". Department for Education - Edubase. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- "Governors". Chichester Free School. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- "Free school principal: 'right time for new challenge'". Chichester Observer. 6 September 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- "Free school principal to move on as it prepares for new home". Chichester Post. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- "Chichester Free School plans for new home finally set for decision". www.chichester.co.uk. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
- "Chichester Free School". Find and compare schools in England. Gov.UK. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- Ofsted Report Chichester Free School
- "Chichester Free School". Ofsted. Ofsted. 2019. Retrieved 7 April 2020.