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.

Academic outcomes data for Chichester High is not provided in the available information, so it is not possible to compare its Progress 8 score or KS2 SATs results against the West Sussex local authority average of 0.03. Similarly, there are no A-Level or GCSE attainment figures to draw on. What is known is that the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection rated it Good overall, a grade that places it in the majority of West Sussex secondaries — only 9 out of 42 schools in the LA hold an Outstanding rating. The absence of exam data makes it difficult to assess how the school performs academically relative to its local peers, but the Good Ofsted judgement indicates that the school meets the required standards across key areas such as teaching, behaviour, and leadership. Parents seeking more granular academic information would need to consult the school’s own published performance tables or request data directly from the school.

Chichester High offers a notably broad set of facilities for a state secondary, including a swimming pool, theatre, chapel, music rooms, art studios, and a dedicated sixth form centre. Sports provision is strong, with rugby, swimming, netball, football, tennis, and martial arts among the options, and the school runs clubs such as Book Club, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Science Club, Chess, and a newspaper group. These extras suggest a school that values enrichment beyond the classroom. For families considering this school, the lack of published exam results is a gap that would need to be filled by visiting or requesting data, but the Good Ofsted rating and extensive facilities make it a practical choice for a child who wants a wide range of activities in a non-selective, mixed environment. Oversubscription data is not available, so it is unclear how competitive admissions are, but the school’s size and local position suggest it is likely a realistic option for many families in Chichester.

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