Chichester Nursery School
About Chichester Nursery School
Chichester Nursery School is a state-funded nursery for children aged three to five, currently educating 138 pupils. While the school’s capacity figure is not available in the data, the fact that it operates as a standalone nursery rather than a reception class within a primary school suggests a focused early years setting. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is not provided, so it is difficult to compare directly with the national average, but the school sits within West Sussex, a local authority where only two out of four nurseries of this type hold an Outstanding rating. The school’s own most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in June 2024, confirmed it “remains Good,” and there is no admission information in the data to indicate whether it is oversubscribed. The headteacher, Ruth Campbell, leads a mixed-gender intake with no religious character attached to the school.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jun 2024Latest monitoring visit (5 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
4Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
4Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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