SchoolScoresThe Academy, Selsey
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
School Lane, Selsey, Chichester, PO20 9EH
01243 602558 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 21 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
30 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
West Sussex comparisons use the 5 of its 41 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 36 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 79% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 68% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 90% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 71% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 92% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 57% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 24 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 95% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 61% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 98% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 50% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Sussex. Higher than 95% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 70% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 6%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. West Sussex figures pool parents at the West Sussex schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
88 pupils in this year group.
39% — 7 points below the West Sussex average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39% | 46% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 38 | 46.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
84 pupils in this year group.
92% — 2 points below the West Sussex average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 92% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 11% | 26% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 20% | 13% |
| Further education college | 74% | 41% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 5% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 84% | 92% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in West Sussex. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 116 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 111 |
| Of those, offered a place | 107 (96%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 147 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Chichester. Higher than 51% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 27.4% | 17.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Chichester. Higher than 78% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.4% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Chichester. Higher than 89% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 20.6% | 16.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Chichester. Higher than 28% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.2% | 11.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Chichester. Lower than 13% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.1% | 8.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Chichester. Lower than 18% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 30.4% | 23.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Chichester. Lower than 25% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 28.7 | 16.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Chichester. Lower than 17% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6% | 5.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.40% | 0.17% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Chichester. Higher than 63% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.4 | 17.0 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Chichester. Higher than 13% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.9 | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Chichester. Higher than 69% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 16.9% | 12.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Questions parents ask
What is The Academy, Selsey's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 21 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did The Academy, Selsey do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 39% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 7 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend The Academy, Selsey?
100% of the 30 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend The Academy, Selsey to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Academy, Selsey oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 111 families put The Academy, Selsey as their first choice for 116 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 107 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137096.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.