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OpenURN 126163

Fordwater School, Chichester

Community special school · Chichester · PO19 6PP

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Age range

Ages 2–19

Pupils

219

Local authority

West Sussex

Age range

Ages 2–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community special school, Ages 2–19, in Chichester, West Sussex, 219 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, special school. Free school meals: 35.9%.

Open schools in Chichester
41
Academies among open schools in Chichester
39% (16)
Open schools in PO19
18
Open schools in West Sussex LA
338

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ChichesterNear PO19

Overview

School type
Community special school
Age range
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
126163

Location

Address
Summersdale Road
Postcode
PO19 6PP
Town
Chichester
County
West Sussex
Local authority
West Sussex

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
219
Boys / girls
148 / 71
School capacity
154
Capacity fill
219 / 154 (142%)
Free school meals
35.9%
FSM pupils
61
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Community special school

Contact

Telephone
01243782475
Website
http://www.fordwatersch.co.uk

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