West Dean CofE Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Chichester, South East PO18 0RJ · West Sussex
#44 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#167 of 15,697 nationally
About West Dean CofE Primary School
West Dean CofE Primary School is a academy primary located in Chichester, in the West Sussex local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 102 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 97.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 44th of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (97th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 102; capacity filled 104.1%.
There are 34 schools in Chichester; West Dean CofE Primary School ranks 1st 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%)–
- 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%)3.9%
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 West Dean CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 102
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 3.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 104.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near West Dean CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Singleton CofE Primary School
Singleton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
69 students · 2.4 km away
Lavant Primary School
Chichester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
111 students · 3.8 km away
Jessie Younghusband Primary School
Chichester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students · 6.4 km away
The March CofE Primary School
Chichester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
208 students · 6.4 km away
Oakwood School
Chichester · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
308 students · 6.4 km away
Boxgrove CofE Primary School
Chichester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
71 students · 6.9 km away
Funtington Primary School
Chichester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
116 students · 7.0 km away
St. Joseph's Infant School
Chichester · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
129 students · 7.2 km away
Parklands Community Primary School
Chichester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
426 students · 7.2 km away
St. Joseph's CofE Junior School
Chichester · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
165 students · 7.2 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Standlake Church of England Primary School
Standlake · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
102 students
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Farnborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
Adisham Church of England Primary School
Canterbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
101 students
Graveney Primary School
Faversham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
Pine Ridge Infant School & Nursery
Camberley · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
104 students
Bisham Church of England Academy
Marlow · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
104 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Dean CofE Primary School a good school?
West Dean CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 97.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #44 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 West Dean CofE Primary School rank in South East?
West Dean CofE Primary School ranks #44 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #167 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Dean CofE Primary School?
West Dean CofE Primary School had 102 students in 2025.
Is West Dean CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
West Dean CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near West Dean CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Dean CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.