Fordwater School, Chichester
Details
| Age Range | 2-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Address | Summersdale Road, PO19 6PP |
| School Website | www.fordwatersch.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1243782475 |
| URN | 126163 |
School Census
| Total | 152 |
| Girls/Boys | 45/107 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 29.6%/70.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 12.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 55 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 16/01/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 16/01/2013 | Good |
| 11/03/2010 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/01/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 11/03/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | SUPP |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | SUPP |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | SUPP |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | SUPP |
| Entering EBacc | SUPP |
| EBacc average point score | SUPP |
| Progress 8 | SUPP |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | -2.4 |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 10% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 16% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 2% |
| agree | 2% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 12% |
| not applicable | 80% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 84% |
| no | 16% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 73.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Jessie Younghusband Primary School
(0.52 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Woodlands Lane, , PO19 5PA
St Anthony's School
(0.52 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Woodlands Lane, , PO19 5PA