The March CofE Primary School, based in Chichester, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
The March CofE Primary School currently has around 202 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.5% boys and 47.5% girls. Around 9.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Claypit Lane, Chichester, PO18 0NU |
| Website: | http://www.march.w-sussex.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01243783987 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | West Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Nicky Metcalfe |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 146448 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/03/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 202 |
| Number of Boys: | 106 |
| Number of Girls: | 96 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.20% | 168 |
| Other White | 4.00% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 2.50% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 4 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 1.50% | 3 |
| Chinese | 1.50% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.00% | 2 |
| African | 1.00% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester Nursery School St James Road , PO19 7AB | 3out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The March CofE Primary School Claypit Lane , Westhampnett PO18 0NU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The March CofE Primary School Claypit Lane , Westhampnett PO18 0NU | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portfield Community Primary School St James Road , PO19 7HA | - not rated | 1,778 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portfield Primary Academy St James Road , Chichester PO19 7HA | 3out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rumboldswhyke CofE Infants' School Rumbolds Close , West Sussex PO19 7UA | - not rated | 2,534 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester High School for Boys Kingsham Rd , PO19 8AE | - not rated | 3,220 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Chichester High School for Boys Kingsham Rd , PO19 8AE | - not rated | 3,220 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne House School Coach Road , Shopwyke PO20 2BH | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield House School Tangmere Road , Tangmere PO20 2EU | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordwater School, Chichester Summersdale Road , PO19 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Chichester Bishop Otter College , College Lane PO19 6PE | - not rated | 2,096 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's School Woodlands Lane , PO19 5PA | 4out of 4 | 2,688 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.