Chidham Parochial Primary School
Chichester, PO18 8TH · West Sussex · primary school
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58th of 192 primary schools in West Sussex we can score, 225 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.4/10 against 3,598 of them, against 5.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chidham Parochial Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.4 out of 10 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 173 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the upper years? How does the school handle transitions for children moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Chidham Parochial Primary School
Overview
Chidham Parochial Primary School is rated ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, including overall effectiveness, the quality of education, and leadership. The report highlights a school with a ‘strong ethos around personal development’ where pupils feel safe, valued, and well-supported in their learning. Leaders are praised for creating an inclusive environment that nurtures pupils from Reception through to Year 6.
Strengths
- The school fosters a ‘kind and accepting’ culture where pupils learn to ‘respect and value difference’ and develop resilience and teamwork.
- Early reading is taught with ‘precision and pace’, with staff delivering phonics effectively and providing tailored support for those who need it.
- Mathematics learning is ‘carefully structured’, helping pupils become confident in explaining their thinking and applying knowledge.
- Staff are ‘alert to signs of any additional needs’ and are ‘increasingly expert in meeting these in the classroom’.
- The curriculum in other subjects captures pupils’ interests and uses local visits to ‘bring learning to life’.
Areas to improve
- The school must refine the curriculum for science and foundation subjects to identify ‘precisely enough what the essential learning is’, as current gaps mean pupils sometimes remember ‘interesting but not key’ information.
- Leaders need to ensure teaching in these subjects focuses on the ‘most important knowledge and skills’ to improve what pupils retain.
- The school continues to work with families and agencies to address attendance issues, as some pupils ‘miss important learning’ due to irregular attendance.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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