Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Chidham Parochial Primary School

Chidham Lane, Chichester, PO18 8TH
172 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
16.90% FSM %
75 Boys
97 Girls
About Chidham Parochial Primary School

Chidham Parochial Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Chichester and the surrounding area in West Sussex with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the South East region.

It has 172 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Sebastian Olway.

Information on Chidham Parochial Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority West Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Chichester
Parliamentary Constituency Chichester
Ward Harbour Villages
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10075506
URN 125976
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Brendon Cook Chair of Governors 02/10/2024 26/10/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Linda Bowen-Perkins Governor 05/10/2022 05/10/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Daniel Cox Governor 04/10/2023 05/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Danielle Duthie Governor 26/08/2024 01/09/2028 Elected by parents
Rev Joanna King Governor 01/10/2025 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Sebastian Olway Governor 26/08/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr David Parkin Governor 01/09/2022 07/01/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Revd Jessica Reid Governor 01/10/2020 30/09/2025 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Charlotte Sleep Governor 01/10/2025 01/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alison Thwaites Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr Kalem Walton Governor 22/03/2024 22/03/2028 Elected by school staff
Frequently Asked Questions
Chidham Parochial Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Chichester, West Sussex.
Chidham Parochial Primary School has 172 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Chidham Parochial Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Chidham Parochial Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Chidham Parochial Primary School is Mr Sebastian Olway.
Chidham Parochial Primary School is at Chidham Lane, Chidham, Chichester, PO18 8TH, in the West Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Chidham Parochial Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Chidham Parochial Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Sebastian Olway
Chidham Lane, Chidham, Chichester, PO18 8TH
Location
Quick Summary
URN 125976
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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