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Chichester College Group

Chichester, PO19 1SBSecondaryAges 16–99MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
-0.43
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
106 1st-choice / 167 places
Ranking
#2,503
of 3,141 nationally

About Chichester College Group

Chichester College Group sits in West Sussex as a large state sixth-form and further education college, but its secondary-level performance places it at the bottom of the local rankings. Among the 42 same-type schools in the local authority, it ranks 34th by Progress 8, and within the Chichester district specifically it comes 6th out of 6. The top-performing peers in the area are St Oscar Romero Catholic School, St Philip Howard Catholic School, and Shoreham Academy, all of which post significantly stronger Progress 8 scores. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Bishop Luffa School, just 0.8 km away. The college itself holds a Good rating from its most recent inspection in November 2024, with its sixth-form provision judged Outstanding — a distinction that sets it apart from its overall secondary rating. The college is non-denominational and co-educational, serving students from age 16 up to 99, with a capacity of 1,600 and a current free school meal rate of 27.7 per cent.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range16 to 99 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWestgate Fields, Chichester, Chichester, PO19 1SB
HeadteacherAndy Green
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Free School Meals (FSM)27.7%
School Capacity1,600
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Astro TurfSwimming PoolSports HallScience LabsTheatreMusic RoomsLibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

HockeyTennisFootballGymnasticsRowingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubCodingModel United NationsChessYoung EnterpriseDebateGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chichester College Group

Chichester College Group has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.