The Academy, Selsey
Chichester, PO20 9EH · West Sussex · secondary school
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37th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.8/10 against 871 of them, against 2.3/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 33.0 · 20 | 46% | 0.95 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.25 · 31 | 38% | 1.19 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.3 · 13 | 15% | 0.20 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Academy, Selsey overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.25 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Dance is offered as part of the arts and music provision.
Getting in
The published school roll is 523 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. 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 scores for students starting from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about The Academy, Selsey
Overview
The Academy, Selsey is a secondary school where pupils are "happy" and "increasingly confident in their learning." The report highlights that recent improvements in teaching and behaviour have led to better outcomes, with pupils feeling "safe" and well-supported by a "caring community."
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "well-ordered curriculum" and appreciate the "wide range of GCSE subjects on offer."
- The school "knows and understands its pupils" well, with "pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities... thriving in lessons."
- "New behaviour processes" have created a culture where behaviour is "calm and respectful."
- "Careers provision is strong," and pupils are proud that their "voices are heard" through the school council.
- Targeted support for reading ensures that pupils who are "not yet fluent readers" receive "impactful" help.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure teaching enables pupils to "build upon their previous learning" by providing opportunities to recall and apply knowledge, as gaps currently limit understanding.
- Strategies to improve attendance must be implemented effectively to bring about "rapid improvements" for the significant minority of pupils who do not attend regularly.
- Leaders should increase the proportion of pupils studying the "English Baccalaureate suite of subjects" and provide more opportunities to learn about "protected characteristics and fundamental British values."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.2 |
| 2024/25 | 38.0 |
| 2025/26 | 38.3 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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