Open Free School All-through Mixed

Chichester Free School

Hunston Road, Chichester, PO20 1NP
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Chichester Free School
Chichester, PO20 1NP
1,078 Pupils
1,020 Capacity
4–19 Age Range
14.50% FSM %
538 Boys
540 Girls
About Chichester Free School

Chichester Free School is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Chichester, West Sussex, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–19. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,078 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,020. Current headteacher: James Garner.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education All-through
Status Open
Local Authority West Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Chichester
Parliamentary Constituency Chichester
Ward North Mundham & Tangmere
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor SUSSEX LEARNING TRUST
Opened 09-09-2013
UKPRN 10041694
URN 139668
Data Last Updated 04-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Ian Moore Chair of Local Governing Body 14/10/2025 13/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robert Crowe Local Governor 01/09/2023 11/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sir Mark Featherstone-Witty Local Governor 26/09/2024 25/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Garner Local Governor 23/02/2026 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Anne Harris Local Governor 18/10/2023 17/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Graham Kirkpatrick Local Governor 19/05/2025 18/05/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Robert Matthews Local Governor 14/10/2025 13/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Dorlee Monschau Local Governor 03/12/2025 02/12/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Louise New Local Governor 01/09/2023 22/02/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Martyn Tilling Local Governor 16/09/2024 15/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Kate Wade Local Governor 26/09/2024 25/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Woodward Local Governor 17/10/2023 16/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Kingsham Primary School
0.49 km • Chichester
Other
Chichester High School
0.86 km • Chichester
Other
Chichester High Schools Sixth Form
1 km • Chichester
Other
Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School
1.12 km • Chichester
Other
North Mundham Primary School
1.17 km • Chichester
Other
St Richard's Catholic Primary School
1.22 km • Chichester
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Chichester Free School is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Chichester, West Sussex.
Chichester Free School has 1,078 pupils, with a capacity of 1,020.
Chichester Free School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
The admissions policy at Chichester Free School is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Chichester Free School is Mr James Garner.
Chichester Free School is at Hunston Road, Chichester, PO20 1NP, in the West Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Chichester Free School: Does not have a sixth form.
Chichester Free School is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr James Garner
Hunston Road, Chichester, PO20 1NP
01243792690
www.chichesterfreeschool.org.uk
Location
PO20 1NP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139668
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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