Chichester Free School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Chichester Free School
Address: Hunston Road
Town/City: Chichester
County: West Sussex
Postcode: PO20 1NP
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01243 792690
Website:

Type of school

Phase: All-through (ages 4-19)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Sussex Learning Trust
Sponsor: Sussex Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mr James Garner
Capacity: 1020
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1118 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 110% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.8%

Location and administration

URN: 139668
DfE Number: 938/4006
UKPRN: 10041694
UPRN: 10002472980
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Chichester (E07000225)
Constituency: Chichester (E14001166)
Electoral Ward: North Mundham & Tangmere (E05011680)

Easting & Northing: 486781E, 103323N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 49' 24.93" N 0° 46' 9.1" W
Plus Code: 9C2XR6FJ+C8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Robert Crowe - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 July 2027.
  • Sir Mark Featherstone-Witty - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 September 2028.
  • Mr James Garner - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 February 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Anne Harris - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 October 2027.
  • Mr Graham Kirkpatrick - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 May 2029.
  • Mr Robert Matthews - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2029.
  • Mrs Dorlee Monschau - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 December 2029.
  • Mr Ian Moore - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 14 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2029.
  • Mrs Louise New - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 22 February 2026.
  • Mr Martyn Tilling - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 September 2028.
  • Mrs Kate Wade - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 September 2028.
  • Mrs Claire Woodward - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 October 2027.