Chidham Parochial Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Chichester, South East PO18 8TH · West Sussex
#1273 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#7262 of 15,697 nationally
About Chidham Parochial Primary School
Chidham Parochial Primary School is a local authority primary located in Chichester, in the West Sussex local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 173 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 53.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 1273rd of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (66th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (46th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 173; capacity filled 82.4%.
There are 34 schools in Chichester; Chidham Parochial Primary School ranks 8th of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)63%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)10%
- 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%)19.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Chidham Parochial Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 173
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 19.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 82.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 63%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 10%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Chidham Parochial Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Bosham Primary School
Chichester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students · 2.0 km away
Southbourne Infant School
Emsworth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
176 students · 2.3 km away
Southbourne Junior School
Emsworth · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
228 students · 2.3 km away
Funtington Primary School
Chichester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
116 students · 2.8 km away
Bourne Community College
Emsworth · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
692 students · 3.1 km away
Oakwood School
Chichester · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
308 students · 3.8 km away
Thorney Island Community Primary School
Emsworth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
180 students · 4.3 km away
Fishbourne CofE Primary School
Chichester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students · 4.4 km away
Westbourne Primary School
Emsworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
· 4.5 km away
St James Church of England Controlled Primary School
Emsworth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
224 students · 5.0 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
The Knights Enham Junior School
Andover · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
173 students
Newlands Primary School
Yateley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
173 students
The Willows School and Early Years Centre
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 0–7
174 students
St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
172 students
Ranvilles Infant School
Fareham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
174 students
Bishopswood Infant School
Tadley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
174 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Chidham Parochial Primary School a good school?
Chidham Parochial Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 53.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1273 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Chidham Parochial Primary School rank in South East?
Chidham Parochial Primary School ranks #1273 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #7262 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Chidham Parochial Primary School?
Chidham Parochial Primary School had 173 students in 2025.
Is Chidham Parochial Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Chidham Parochial Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Chidham Parochial Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Chidham Parochial Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.