Bishop Luffa School, Chichester

Contact details for the school

School Name: Bishop Luffa School, Chichester
Address: Westgate
Town/City: Chichester
County: West Sussex
Postcode: PO19 3HP
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01243 787741
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Bishop Luffa Learning Partnership
Sponsor: Bishop Luffa Learning Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Austen Hindman
Capacity: 1520
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1600 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 105% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.7%

Location and administration

URN: 140472
DfE Number: 938/4604
UKPRN: 10044267
UPRN: 100062411152
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Chichester (E07000225)
Constituency: Chichester (E14001166)
Electoral Ward: Chichester West (E05011670)
Diocese: CE10(Diocese of Chichester)

Easting & Northing: 484727E, 105051N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 50' 21.95" N 0° 47' 52.62" W
Plus Code: 9C2XR6Q2+QR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Chrissie Bacon - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 July 2026.
  • Vicki Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 September 2027.
  • Ms Jackie Chandler - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Laura Colville - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 December 2029.
  • Ms Gillian Cooper - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2013.
  • Mr Ian Creswick - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 December 2025.
  • Revd Andrew Doye - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 November 2029.
  • Mrs Claire Duke - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 May 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 May 2030.
  • Luke Eames - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 March 2026.
  • Mr Gary Ewins - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 9 October 2028.
  • Fiona Fitzgerald - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 September 2027.
  • Mrs Sharon Fourie - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 October 2029.
  • Dan Garlick - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 September 2027.
  • Ms Barbara Ghinelli - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 January 2030.
  • Mr Tim Gleeson - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 November 2028.
  • Mr Austen Hindman - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Nigel Hoggarth - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 December 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 November 2029.
  • Mr David Huse - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 January 2026.