Chichester Free School Catchment Area
Chichester Free School is a free s special school in Chichester, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4–19, with 1078 pupils, and a capacity of 1020 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–19
Age range
1,078
Pupils
1,020
Capacity
106%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Chichester Free School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Chichester Free School follows a different process from mainstream schools. West Sussex assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.
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For more information on how West Sussex assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.
Find West Sussex catchment area documents →Chichester Free School — School Information
- Full address
- Hunston Road, Chichester, PO20 1NP
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Special
- Age range
- 4–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 14.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139668
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Frequently Asked Questions — Chichester Free School
Is Chichester Free School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Chichester Free School currently has 1078 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1020 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Chichester Free School? ▾
Admission to Chichester Free School is managed by West Sussex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Chichester Free School cover? ▾
Chichester Free School is a special school in Chichester, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 4–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Chichester Free School? ▾
Chichester Free School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.