Lavant Primary School
96%
Capacity
108
Pupils
5.3x
Demand
About Lavant Primary School
Lavant Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Chichester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 108 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 112 places).
Ofsted has rated Lavant Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Adrian King, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
Lavant Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 80 applications for 15 places, making it 5.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lavant Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Forest School, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Dance, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Film Club, Science Club, Gardening, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Chichester, Lavant Primary School 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 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | West Stoke Road, Chichester, Chichester, PO18 0BW |
| Headteacher | Adrian King |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 108 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.1% |
| School Capacity | 108 / 112 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 Jul 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 29 Nov 2013. 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
80
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
West Stoke Road, Chichester
Chichester, PO18 0BW
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