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Southbourne Junior School

Chichester, PO10 8JXPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#7,140
of 13,686 nationally

About Southbourne Junior School

Southbourne Junior School is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11 in Chichester, and it is currently operating slightly below its physical capacity. With 225 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 240, there is a small amount of spare room, which may be a practical consideration for families looking for a place. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 18.2%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% but still significant enough to suggest a genuinely mixed intake. The school does not have a religious character, so admissions are handled by the local authority on a non-denominational basis. While the data does not include specific oversubscription figures, the fact that the school is not at full capacity implies that demand is currently manageable, and late applicants may have a realistic chance of securing a place.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNew Road, Emsworth, Chichester, PO10 8JX
HeadteacherLouise Gasser
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils225
Free School Meals (FSM)18.2%
School Capacity225 / 240 (94% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (15 Jun 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Mar 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosMusic RoomsSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

FootballCricketDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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