Located in Chichester, The Academy, Selsey is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Academy, Selsey currently has around 501 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.7% boys and 46.3% girls. Around 26.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 30.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.6%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (85%) , including 2% who stay in school sixth forms and 83% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | School Lane, Chichester, PO20 9EH |
| Website: | www.tas-tkat.org |
| Telephone: | 01243602558 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | West Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jo Ford |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137096 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/01/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 600 |
| Number of Pupils: | 501 |
| Number of Boys: | 269 |
| Number of Girls: | 232 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 30.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 87.60% | 439 |
| Other White | 4.80% | 24 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 1.00% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.80% | 4 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 4 |
| African | 0.40% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medmerry Primary School High Street , Selsey PO20 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 142 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medmerry Primary School High Street , Selsey PO20 0QJ | - not rated | 142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seal Primary Academy East Street , PO20 0BN | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seal Primary School, Selsey East Street , Selsey PO20 0BN | - not rated | 559 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Academy, Selsey School Lane , Selsey PO20 9EH | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manhood Community College School Lane , Selsey PO20 9EH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Acorns School 33 James Street , Selsey PO20 0JG | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.