Chidham Parochial Primary School vs Oakwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chidham Parochial Primary School
Chichester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
Oakwood School
Chichester · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
308 students
| Measure | Chidham Parochial Primary School Chichester, South East | Oakwood School Chichester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1273 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #7262 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 173 | 308 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 308 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 88% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chichester | Chichester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chidhamschool.org.uk/ | www.oakwoodschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Oakwood School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 173.
- •Chidham Parochial Primary School is a local authority school while Oakwood 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 Chidham Parochial Primary School better than Oakwood 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 Chidham Parochial Primary School and Oakwood School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Chichester and Chichester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chidham Parochial Primary School: 173. Oakwood School: 308. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chidham Parochial Primary School and Oakwood School rank in South East?
Chidham Parochial Primary School is 1273rd of 2,471 and Oakwood School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).