What ages does Fishbourne CofE Primary School teach?

Fishbourne CofE Primary School teaches children aged 4 to 11. It is a primary school in Chichester.

Who is the headteacher of Fishbourne CofE Primary School?

The headteacher of Fishbourne CofE Primary School is Mrs Naomi Day, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

Has Fishbourne CofE Primary School been inspected?

Ofsted has not inspected Fishbourne CofE Primary School under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.

How many pupils are at Fishbourne CofE Primary School?

Fishbourne CofE Primary School has 210 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 4 to 11.

Is Fishbourne CofE Primary School full?

Fishbourne CofE Primary School has capacity for 210 pupils and 210 on roll (100%), so it is at or above its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is Fishbourne CofE Primary School a faith school?

Yes. Fishbourne CofE Primary School is designated Church of England, in the Diocese of Chichester.

Does Fishbourne CofE Primary School have a nursery?

No. The schools register records Fishbourne CofE Primary School as having no nursery classes.

Is Fishbourne CofE Primary School part of an academy trust?

Fishbourne CofE Primary School is part of BISHOP LUFFA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.

What is Fishbourne CofE Primary School's absence rate?

Fishbourne CofE Primary School's overall absence rate is 3.6% in the latest published census.

What are Fishbourne CofE Primary School's exam results?

Where the Department for Education has published them, Fishbourne CofE Primary School's key stage results are shown in the results section on this page, with the last three years so you can see the trend rather than a single year.

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Fishbourne CofE Primary School

Fishbourne CofE Primary School

Roman Way, Fishbourne, Chichester, PO19 3QS

Phase: Primary
School type: Academy converter
Ages: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Trust: BISHOP LUFFA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Headteacher: Mrs Naomi Day
Diocese: Diocese of Chichester
Sponsor: Bishop Luffa Learning Partnership
Constituency: Chichester
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Capacity: 210
Pupils on roll: 210
URN: 150592
Local authority: West Sussex
Website: School website
Telephone: 01243785974

About this school

Fishbourne CofE Primary School is a Church of England primary academy in Chichester. It teaches children aged 4 to 11 and has 210 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has not yet inspected Fishbourne CofE Primary School under its current framework. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Seeing a school for yourself shows what no page can, so arrange a visit before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

Fishbourne CofE Primary School has not been inspected by Ofsted yet. It opened in its current form in June 2024, and new or converted schools usually wait a few years for their first inspection.

Exam results

Key stage 2 (end of primary school)

Measure	2024/25
Pupils at the end of key stage 2	30
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths	83%
Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths	10%
Expected standard in reading	97%
Expected standard in maths	87%
Expected standard in grammar, punctuation and spelling	90%
Average scaled score in reading	109.0
Average scaled score in maths	106.0

How Fishbourne CofE Primary School compares

Fishbourne CofE Primary School ranked 5th of 192 primary schools in West Sussex for KS2 results in 2024/25. Its KS2 result was higher than 91% of England primary schools that published results in 2024/25. Its absence rate was lower than 93% of England schools in 2024/25.

School	KS2 RWM (2024/25)	Absence	FSM (6 years)	Pupils	Distance
This school	83%	3.6%	6.7%	210	—
Parklands Community Primary School	65%	4.8%	22.3%	426	0.9 miles
Jessie Younghusband Primary School	75%	3.8%	11.3%	213	1.0 miles
St. Joseph's Infant School	—	9.2%	27.6%	129	1.3 miles
St. Joseph's CofE Junior School	36%	8.3%	39.5%	165	1.3 miles
St Richard's Catholic Primary School	—	—	—	—	1.6 miles

Results reflect each school's cohort as much as its teaching, and free school meals share is context, not a judgement. Small gaps between neighbouring schools are rarely meaningful on their own.

School context

From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.

Free school meals (last 6 years): 6.73%
English as an additional language: 5.3%
Overall absence: 3.59%
Persistent absence: 8.15%

Location

Nearby schools

Parklands Community Primary School
Primary · Chichester

0.9 miles
Jessie Younghusband Primary School
Primary · Chichester

1.0 miles
St. Joseph's Infant School
Primary · Chichester

1.3 miles
St. Joseph's CofE Junior School
Primary · Chichester

1.3 miles
St Richard's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Chichester

1.6 miles

Other schools in Chichester

Fishbourne CofE Primary School ranks 1st of the 23 ranked primary schools in Chichester.

Aldingbourne Primary School Primary
Birdham CE Primary School Primary
Bosham Primary School Primary
Boxgrove CofE Primary School Primary
Chidham Parochial Primary School Primary
Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School Primary
East Wittering Community Primary School Primary
Eastergate CofE Primary School Primary
Funtington Primary School Primary
Jessie Younghusband Primary School Primary
Kingsham Primary School Primary
Lavant Primary School Primary

Common questions

What ages does Fishbourne CofE Primary School teach?: Fishbourne CofE Primary School teaches children aged 4 to 11. It is a primary school in Chichester.
Who is the headteacher of Fishbourne CofE Primary School?: The headteacher of Fishbourne CofE Primary School is Mrs Naomi Day, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
Has Fishbourne CofE Primary School been inspected?: Ofsted has not inspected Fishbourne CofE Primary School under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.
How many pupils are at Fishbourne CofE Primary School?: Fishbourne CofE Primary School has 210 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 4 to 11.
Is Fishbourne CofE Primary School full?: Fishbourne CofE Primary School has capacity for 210 pupils and 210 on roll (100%), so it is at or above its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is Fishbourne CofE Primary School a faith school?: Yes. Fishbourne CofE Primary School is designated Church of England, in the Diocese of Chichester.
Does Fishbourne CofE Primary School have a nursery?: No. The schools register records Fishbourne CofE Primary School as having no nursery classes.
Is Fishbourne CofE Primary School part of an academy trust?: Fishbourne CofE Primary School is part of BISHOP LUFFA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
How does Fishbourne CofE Primary School compare with other schools in West Sussex?: Fishbourne CofE Primary School ranked 5th of 192 primary schools in West Sussex for key stage 2 results. Its KS2 result was higher than 91% of England primary schools that published results in 2024/25. Its absence rate was lower than 93% of England schools in 2024/25. Results reflect each cohort as well as the school, so treat rankings as a starting point.
What is Fishbourne CofE Primary School's absence rate?: Fishbourne CofE Primary School's overall absence rate is 3.6% in the latest published census.
What are Fishbourne CofE Primary School's exam results?: Where the Department for Education has published them, Fishbourne CofE Primary School's key stage results are shown in the results section on this page, with the last three years so you can see the trend rather than a single year.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 10 July 2026.