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The March CofE Primary School

Chichester, PO18 0NUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
27%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.8×
Oversubscribed
53 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#13,388
of 13,686 nationally

About The March CofE Primary School

The March CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary in Chichester, West Sussex, currently educating 202 pupils against a capacity of 210, so it is running close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 9.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively less deprived intake than many schools nationally. Demand for places is notably high: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 108 applications for just 30 places, with 53 of those coming as first preferences. This oversubscription ratio of 3.6 to one, and the fact that only 27 first-preference offers could be made, signals a school that is very popular with local families. The school is mixed-gender and caters for children aged 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth-form provision.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressClaypit Lane, Chichester, Chichester, PO18 0NU
HeadteacherNicky Metcalfe
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils202
Free School Meals (FSM)9.9%
School Capacity202 / 210 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sports HallDining HallPlaying FieldsLibraryICT SuiteArt StudiosMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

DanceNetballRoundersGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingChoirGardeningChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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The March CofE 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.