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The March CofE Primary School

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Claypit Lane
 Westhampnett
 Chichester
 West Sussex PO18 0NU
Telephone: 01243 783987

School Type

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Converter Academy
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
History: This school arose from The March CofE Primary School
Trust: Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust
Sponsor: Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mr Steve Jackson (since September 2026 – came from The Blue School)
Previous Headteacher: Nicky Metcalfe
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 9.48 / 2.9
Non-teaching Staff*: 6.71
Number of pupils: 208
Pupils Per Teacher: 21.9
Sex: Mixed (51% boys / 49% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 7.70% (low)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 24.4%
Local child deprivation rate: 16.7% (2km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 15.5%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 29.5%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 3.6km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Financials

Income Per Pupil: £3,299

Location and Administration

Region: South East
Authority: West Sussex
Constituency: Chichester
Electoral Ward: Goodwood
School Number: 9383321

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 7th March 2023 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Good

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
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Associated Schools

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Predecessor Schools†
† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged

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