Birdham CE Primary School vs Chichester Free School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 5.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birdham CE Primary School
Chichester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
109 students
Chichester Free School
Chichester · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
1,118 students
| Measure | Birdham CE Primary School Chichester, South East | Chichester Free School Chichester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1389 of 2,471 | #311 of 679 |
| National rank | #8024 of 15,697 | #1709 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 109 | 1,118 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 1,118 |
| Free school meals | 25.7% | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 74.1% | 109.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chichester | Chichester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.birdhamprimary.co.uk | www.chichesterfreeschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Chichester Free School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.1 vs 49.8).
- •Chichester Free School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 59%).
- •Birdham CE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 5%).
- •Chichester Free School is the larger school with 1,118 students compared with 109.
- •Birdham CE Primary School is a local authority school while Chichester Free School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Birdham CE Primary School better than Chichester Free School?
On the Success Index (England), Chichester Free School ranks higher (55.1 vs 49.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Birdham CE Primary School and Chichester Free School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Chichester and Chichester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birdham CE Primary School: 109. Chichester Free School: 1,118. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birdham CE Primary School and Chichester Free School rank in South East?
Birdham CE Primary School is 1389th of 2,471 and Chichester Free School is 311th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).