- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
25 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 210
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.7
Schools in PO19
A postcode district in West Sussex
- Postcode district
- 28 schools and nurseries
In short: PO19 is a postcode district in West Sussex with 12 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 14 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2812 primary · 5 secondary · 14 nurseries
Top-rated
All PO19 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in PO19
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in PO19
12 in PO19, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
43 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 213
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
65 first choices, 47 offers made
Met the standard at 1137%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 313
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.7
Top Secondary Schools in PO19
5 in PO19, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
287 first choices, 232 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1655.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.9%
- Pupils
- 1,600
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results below the England average.
92 first choices, 151 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.7%
- Pupils
- 1,191
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
Nurseries in PO19
14 in PO19, highest Ofsted grade first
Teddy Wilf's @ The Westgate
Chichester, PO19 1RJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The Little Blue Door
Chichester, PO19 7DL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Welcome House Day Nursery
Chichester, PO19 8AR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in PO19
3 in PO19, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
287 first choices, 232 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1655.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.9%
- Pupils
- 1,600
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results below the England average.
92 first choices, 151 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.7%
- Pupils
- 1,191
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
Fordwater School, Chichester
Chichester, PO19 6PP · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.6%
- Pupils
- 219
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.7
Special Schools in PO19
2 in PO19. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
St Anthony's School
Chichester, PO19 5PA · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 16
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.7%
- Pupils
- 254
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.8
Fordwater School, Chichester
Chichester, PO19 6PP · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.6%
- Pupils
- 219
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.7
Private Schools in PO19
1 in PO19. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Prebendal School
Chichester, PO19 1RT · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 14
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 119
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in PO19, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding5
- Good19
- Not graded yet4
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every PO19 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
PO19 has 28 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in PO19
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about PO19
Nearby areas
How many schools are in PO19?
PO19 has 28 schools, including 12 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 14 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in PO19?
The highest-ranked schools in PO19 on Eduscope are Bishop Luffa School, Chichester, Fishbourne CofE Primary School, Jessie Younghusband Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in PO19?
There is 1 independent school in PO19. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in PO19?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 28 schools in PO19 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.