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The March CofE Primary School

Academy converter · Chichester · PO18 0NU

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 4–11

Pupils

208

Local authority

West Sussex

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have 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 academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Chichester, West Sussex, 208 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 7.7%. Religious character: Church of England.

Open schools in Chichester
41
Primary schools in Chichester
25
Academies among open schools in Chichester
39% (16)
Open schools in PO18
12
Primary in PO18
9
Open schools in West Sussex LA
338
Primary in West Sussex LA
226

Nearby primary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in ChichesterNear PO18

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
146448

Location

Address
Claypit Lane, Westhampnett
Postcode
PO18 0NU
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
208
Boys / girls
107 / 101
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
208 / 210 (99%)
Free school meals
7.7%
FSM pupils
16
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Church of England
Governance
Academy trust: DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01243783987
Website
http://www.march.w-sussex.sch.uk/

Official links