Chichester primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 67% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, above England's 82%. Aldingbourne Primary School, West Dean CofE Primary School, and Lavant Primary School are among the highest-performing options, 88% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. 16% of pupils achieve the higher standard, nearly double the England average of 8%, reflecting the area's strong focus on academic excellence. With 35 schools serving Chichester and surrounding villages, families benefit from a mix of market town schools and smaller village settings with close-knit community ties. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Birdham CE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Bosham Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #29 | Boxgrove CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Camelsdale Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #27 | Portfield Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | St. Joseph's Infant School | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #24 | St. Joseph's CofE Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| N/A | The Prebendal School | Independent | Primary | 2-14 years | Mixed | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
Independent • Primary • 2-14 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Chidham Parochial Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Great Ballard School | Independent | All-through | 2-16 years | Mixed | None | 7.7/10Excellent |
Independent • All-through • 2-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #22 | East Wittering Community Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #28 | Eastergate CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Fernhurst Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Fishbourne CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
| #10 | Kingsham Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Chichester Free School | State | All-through | 4-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • All-through • 4-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Lavant Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #14 | Jessie Younghusband Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | North Mundham Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Seal Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.3/10Excellent |
| #26 | Medmerry Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Westbourne House School | Independent | Primary | 2-13 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
Independent • Primary • 2-13 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #25 | Sidlesham Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.1/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Singleton CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Oakwood School, Chichester | Independent | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
Independent • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | Tangmere Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Funtington Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | West Dean CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 6.4/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | West Wittering Parochial Church of England School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aldingbourne Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | The March CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Chichester | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 8.1/10Excellent |
| #18 | Parklands Community Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
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