Chichester High School
About Chichester High School
Chichester High School sits within West Sussex’s secondary landscape, one of 42 state schools of its type in the local authority. It is not among the top-ranked peers in the area — those positions are held by St Oscar Romero Catholic School, St Philip Howard Catholic School, and Shoreham Academy — but it holds a solid position as a Good-rated mixed comprehensive for pupils aged 11 to 18. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Bishop Luffa School, just 1.9 kilometres away in Chichester, which gives local families a nearby alternative if they are aiming for the highest Ofsted grade. With 1,258 pupils on roll, Chichester High is a large secondary, and its non-religious character means it serves a broad cross-section of the community. The school is led jointly by Naomi Lewry and Nicholas Taylor, and its size and facilities suggest it can offer a wide range of opportunities without the selective or faith-based admissions criteria that shape some of its higher-ranked neighbours.
Key Details
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:20
Source: chichesterhigh-tkat.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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