Fordwater School, Chichester Catchment Area
Fordwater School, Chichester is a community special not applicable school in Chichester, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 2–19, with 193 pupils, and a capacity of 154 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–19
Age range
193
Pupils
154
Capacity
125%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Fordwater School, Chichester Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Fordwater School, Chichester is set by West Sussex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find West Sussex catchment area documents →Fordwater School, Chichester — School Information
- Full address
- Summersdale Road, Chichester, PO19 6PP
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Community special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 2–19 years
- Free school meals
- 36.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 126163
Other Not applicable Schools in Chichester
If Fordwater School, Chichester is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Chichester are the next closest alternatives.
Oakwood School Catchment Area
Other independent school · PO18 9AN
Westbourne House School Catchment Area
Other independent school · PO20 2BH
The Prebendal School Catchment Area
Other independent school · PO19 1RT
Great Ballard School Catchment Area
Other independent school · PO18 0LR
St Anthony's School Catchment Area
Community special school · PO19 5PA
Chichester High Schools Sixth Form Catchment Area
Sixth form centres · PO19 8AE
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Frequently Asked Questions — Fordwater School, Chichester
Is Fordwater School, Chichester oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Fordwater School, Chichester currently has 193 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 154 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Fordwater School, Chichester? ▾
Admission to Fordwater School, Chichester 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 Fordwater School, Chichester cover? ▾
Fordwater School, Chichester is a not applicable school in Chichester, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 2–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Fordwater School, Chichester? ▾
Fordwater School, Chichester was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.