Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled)
78%
Capacity
47
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled)
Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Chichester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 47 pupils on roll, operating at 78% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) "Good", the school is led by headteacher Charles Beckerson, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 20 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Speech, Language & Communication, Other Difficulty/Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Tennis, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Drama, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Chichester, Graffham Church of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Petworth, Chichester, GU28 0NJ |
| Headteacher | Charles Beckerson |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 47 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.4% |
| School Capacity | 47 / 60 (78% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
34
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Petworth
Chichester, GU28 0NJ
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