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Funtington Primary School

Chichester, PO18 8DRPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 18 places
Ranking
#4,525
of 13,686 nationally

About Funtington Primary School

Funtington Primary School sits within the West Sussex local authority and has carved out a strong position among its peers in the Chichester area. In the most recent local rankings based on Key Stage 2 outcomes, the school placed 2nd out of 38 primary schools in Chichester, placing it in the top 5% locally. The top-performing schools in the same authority include Heron Way Primary School, Barns Green Primary School, and Aldingbourne Primary School, all of which achieved high ranking scores. Funtington itself serves 107 pupils against a capacity of 140, and its headteacher is Katie Hoebee. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, catering for children aged 4 to 11. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in October 2024, awarded an overall effectiveness rating of Good, with personal development judged as Outstanding. This represents a continuation of the Good rating the school has held since at least its previous inspection in 2013.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHeather Close, Chichester, Chichester, PO18 8DR
HeadteacherKatie Hoebee
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils107
Free School Meals (FSM)19.6%
School Capacity107 / 140 (76% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Source: Ofsted, 24 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
GymnasiumArt StudiosMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsFootballCross CountryCricketDanceTennis

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessEco ClubScience ClubChoirBook Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:45-08:40

After-school care

15:20-18:00

Source: funtington.w-sussex.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Funtington Primary School

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