Chichester Free School vs The Prebendal School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chichester Free School
Chichester · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
1,118 students
The Prebendal School
Chichester · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
119 students
| Measure | Chichester Free School Chichester, South East | The Prebendal School Chichester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #311 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #1709 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 2–14 |
| Students | 1,118 | 119 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,118 | 119 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 109.6% | 41% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.chichesterfreeschool.org.uk | www.prebendalschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Chichester Free School is the larger school with 1,118 students compared with 119.
- •Chichester Free School is a academy school while The Prebendal School is a independent 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 Chichester Free School better than The Prebendal School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chichester Free School and The Prebendal School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Chichester and Chichester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chichester Free School: 1,118. The Prebendal School: 119. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chichester Free School and The Prebendal School rank in South East?
Chichester Free School is 311th of 679 and The Prebendal School is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).