Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
AddressWestgate, PO19 3HP
URN140472

School Census

Total 1552
Girls/Boys 811/741
Girls/Boys Ratio 52.3%/47.7%
% pupils where English not first language 4.6%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 112
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 12.5%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
30/11/2022 Outstanding
22/10/2008 Outstanding
Inspection Date 30/11/2022
Quality of Education Outstanding
Behaviour and Attitudes Outstanding
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 22/10/2008
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 51.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 54.40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 74.90%
Entering EBacc 31.00%
EBacc average point score 4.57
Progress 8 0.21
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 51
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 53%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 74%
Entering EBacc 28%
EBacc average point score 4.39
Progress 8 0.21
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 56.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 62%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 84%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.9
Progress 8 0.38

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.50%
Total Applications762
As first preference354
As second preference244
As third preference164
Total Offers Made244
first preference offers236
second preference offers6
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.45%
Total Applications740
As first preference325
As second preference254
As third preference158
Total Offers Made233
first preference offers224
second preference offers8
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.39%
Total Applications755
As first preference308
As second preference259
As third preference187
Total Offers Made236
first preference offers222
second preference offers10
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.46%
Total Applications759
As first preference341
As second preference218
As third preference198
Total Offers Made239
first preference offers233
second preference offers6
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.50%
Total Applications824
As first preference343
As second preference253
As third preference226
Total Offers Made238
first preference offers228
second preference offers10
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.59%
Total Applications822
As first preference381
As second preference248
As third preference193
Total Offers Made240
first preference offers239
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications730
As first preference249
As second preference269
As third preference212
Total Offers Made239
first preference offers230
second preference offers9
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications654
As first preference277
As second preference206
As third preference171
Total Offers Made240
first preference offers239
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications646
As first preference248
As second preference228
As third preference169
Total Offers Made239
first preference offers237
second preference offers1
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.14%
Total Applications648
As first preference243
As second preference227
As third preference178
Total Offers Made220
first preference offers214
second preference offers6
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.40%
Total Applications678
As first preference296
As second preference215
As third preference167
Total Offers Made217
first preference offers212
second preference offers5
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree72%
agree23%
disagree3%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree75%
agree21%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree61%
agree33%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree12%
agree7%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know5%
not applicable72%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree44%
agree44%
disagree9%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree49%
agree15%
disagree5%
strongly disagree3%
don't know1%
not applicable27%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes14%
no86%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree40%
agree35%
disagree16%
strongly disagree7%
dont know2%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree71%
agree24%
disagree3%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree68%
agree27%
disagree3%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree60%
agree35%
disagree5%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree74%
agree24%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree77%
agree22%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree61%
agree30%
disagree5%
strongly disagree1%
don't know3%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes98%
no2%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin81.3%
any other white background ethnic origin6.6%
white and asian ethnic origin2.8%
indian ethnic origin1.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.3%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.3%
white and black african ethnic origin0.9%
african ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin82.6%
any other white background ethnic origin6.3%
white and asian ethnic origin2.4%
indian ethnic origin2%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.9%
white and black african ethnic origin0.8%
irish ethnic origin0.6%
african ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

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Ofsted Rating: None

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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The Prebendal School

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Ofsted Rating: None

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St. Joseph's CofE Junior School

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Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Orchard Street, , PO19 1DQ

St. Joseph's Infant School

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Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 2-7, Gender: Mixed

Address: Orchard Street, , PO19 1DQ