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Please visit the website at www.chichesterfreeschool.org.uk to learn more about the school.
Below are just a few highlights:
Chichester Free School is a vibrant and ambitious learning community. Pupils in the primary phase and students in the secondary phase are highly engaged and demonstrate a genuine commitment to their education. Outcomes are particularly strong in the primary phase and continue to improve rapidly at secondary, all while maintaining a balanced, holistic approach to learning.
The academy is far from being an ‘exam factory’—wellbeing and pastoral care are integral to its ethos. In its most recent Ofsted inspection (May 2024), Personal Development was judged Outstanding, with all other areas rated Good, and many elements identified as having outstanding features. See below for some key report quotes and a link to the full report.
Link to OFSTED report (May 2024).
What OFSTED Said In May 2024
Chichester Free School’s vision is to ‘nurture, challenge and inspire’ pupils both inside and outside the classroom at this vibrant all-through school. This is realised consistently well, not least because of strong leadership throughout.
Older pupils are respectful and friendly to each other. Differences are respected and pupils rightly believe their school is highly inclusive.
The school’s curriculum provides countless opportunities to develop talents and interests that pupils relish and benefit from extensively. Pupils’ commitment and dedication to the wide range of clubs is impressive.
Parents and pupils speak very positively of the school. They appreciate the caring and supportive ethos that permeates all aspects. One parent, representing the views of many, said, ‘my child is thriving at the school.
The school’s curriculum is broad and ambitious. In all subjects, the school has identified the precise knowledge and skills pupils should learn and in which order. Expert staff present information clearly.
Pupils’ conduct is calm and orderly. They behave well in lessons and during social times. The simple but effective behaviour management system is well known by all. Staff apply this consistently.
School leaders, the trust and local governors have a very accurate understanding of the school’s strengths and areas that require further development. The local governing body provides robust support and challenge to the school.
Staff are proud to work at the school and feel valued.
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