Chichester academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 15 schools in Chichester, South East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 197West Dean CofE Primary SchoolChichester · Academy Primary– · 102 students
- 283Fishbourne CofE Primary SchoolChichester · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 380Bishop Luffa School, ChichesterChichester · Academy Secondary52.6 Attainment 8 · 1,600 students
- 462Kingsham Primary SchoolChichester · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 270 students
- 560St. Joseph's Infant SchoolChichester · Academy Primary– · 129 students
- 655Chichester Free SchoolChichester · Academy All-through44.9 Attainment 8 · 1,118 students
- 753The March CofE Primary SchoolChichester · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 208 students
- 846Ormiston Six Villages AcademyChichester · Academy Secondary42.8 Attainment 8 · 731 students
- 944Lavant Primary SchoolChichester · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 111 students
- 1041Tangmere Primary AcademyChichester · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 219 students
- 1139Medmerry Primary SchoolChichester · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 1234The Academy, SelseyChichester · Academy Secondary38.0 Attainment 8 · 523 students
- 1331Chichester High SchoolChichester · Academy Secondary39.0 Attainment 8 · 1,191 students
- 1415St. Joseph's CofE Junior SchoolChichester · Academy Primary36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 165 students
- 1512Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary SchoolChichester · Academy Primary18% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 127 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Dean CofE Primary School Chichester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 97.0 Top 5% | – | 102 |
| 2 | Fishbourne CofE Primary School Chichester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 83.1 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 3 | Bishop Luffa School, Chichester Chichester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 80.4 Top 25% | 52.6 Attainment 8 | 1,600 |
| 4 | Kingsham Primary School Chichester · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 62.4 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 270 |
| 5 | St. Joseph's Infant School Chichester · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 60.1 Top 50% | – | 129 |
| 6 | Chichester Free School Chichester · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Academy | 55.1 Top 50% | 44.9 Attainment 8 | 1,118 |
| 7 | The March CofE Primary School Chichester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 52.7 Top 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 208 |
| 8 | Ormiston Six Villages Academy Chichester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 45.8 Lower 50% | 42.8 Attainment 8 | 731 |
| 9 | Lavant Primary School Chichester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 43.7 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 111 |
| 10 | Tangmere Primary Academy Chichester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 41.2 Lower 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 219 |
| 11 | Medmerry Primary School Chichester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 39.3 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 12 | The Academy, Selsey Chichester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 34.1 Lower 50% | 38.0 Attainment 8 | 523 |
| 13 | Chichester High School Chichester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 30.8 Lower 50% | 39.0 Attainment 8 | 1,191 |
| 14 | St. Joseph's CofE Junior School Chichester · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 15.0 Lower 50% | 36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 165 |
| 15 | Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School Chichester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 11.9 Lower 50% | 18% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 127 |
West Dean CofE Primary School in Chichester leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Chichester with a Success Index (England) of 97.0. Of the 15 schools shown, 15 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider South East academies & free schools league table, every school on the Chichester page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Chichester?
West Dean CofE Primary School in Chichester, South East ranks first among academies & free schools in Chichester with a Success Index (England) of 97.0 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 102).
How are academies & free schools in Chichester ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.