Ormiston Six Villages Academy
Chichester, PO20 3UE · West Sussex · secondary school
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30th of 38 secondary schools in West Sussex we can score, 40 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 895 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0/10 among them, against 2.9/10 nationally. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 31.3 · 17 | 30% | 0.52 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.1 · 42 | 25% | 1.06 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.2 · 30 | 10% | 0.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ormiston Six Villages Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.1 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than peers nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join coding, chess, and public speaking clubs, or participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award programme. Music and arts options include guitar, ukulele, dance, and djembe drumming. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 731 pupils against a stated capacity of 816. 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 to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Ormiston Six Villages Academy
Overview
Ormiston Six Villages Academy is described as a “friendly and inclusive school” with a “strong sense of community.” Leaders and governors are “ambitious for staff and pupils,” driving a “broad and balanced” curriculum that supports most students well. The inspection highlights a “calm, orderly” environment where relationships are based on “mutual respect,” though some inconsistencies in teaching and attendance remain.
Strengths
- Pupils are “kind and courteous,” and leaders act “quickly” to address any incidents of bullying or discrimination.
- The curriculum is “broad and balanced,” with teachers using “clear routines” to help pupils “recall and deepen their knowledge.”
- Staff provide effective support for weaker readers, with needs identified “quickly and accurately” to improve learning outcomes.
- Pupils develop into “responsible, respectful citizens,” engaging in leadership roles and learning about mental health and environmental impact.
- Governance is “experienced and knowledgeable,” effectively monitoring leaders’ actions and managing staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must continue to develop staff expertise to address “variable” curriculum implementation by a small number of teachers.
- Leaders should support a minority of pupils with “negative attitudes” to help them “modify and regulate their behaviour.”
- Strategies to improve attendance must be implemented “consistently” to ensure persistently absent pupils do not miss “essential learning.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that staff are “well trained” and take “prompt action” on concerns.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.0 |
| 2024/25 | 42.8 |
| 2025/26 | 42.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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