Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Academy, Selsey

School Lane, Chichester, PO20 9EH
Part of: THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Academy, Selsey
Chichester, PO20 9EH
501 Pupils
600 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
26.10% FSM %
269 Boys
232 Girls
About The Academy, Selsey

The Academy, Selsey is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in West Sussex, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 501 pupils on roll. School capacity: 600. Current headteacher: Jo Ford.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with West Sussex or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority West Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Chichester
Parliamentary Constituency Chichester
Ward Selsey South
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-09-2011
UKPRN 10034978
URN 137096
Data Last Updated 25-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Simon Foster Chair of Local Governing Body 11/03/2019 24/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Barrie Booker Local Governor 25/04/2023 25/04/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Jo Ford Local Governor 01/01/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Heather Hanlon Local Governor 27/09/2022 27/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Jenkins Local Governor 15/11/2020 15/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Donna Mills Local Governor 14/05/2024 14/05/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Emma Russell Local Governor 09/03/2021 09/03/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Neil Sherlock Local Governor 24/01/2017 12/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Janette Smith Local Governor 26/03/2019 24/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Tymon Local Governor 18/07/2022 18/07/2026 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Medmerry Primary School
0.13 km • Chichester
Other
Seal Primary Academy
0.51 km • Selsey
Other
Sidlesham Primary School
4.2 km • Chichester
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Academy, Selsey is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Chichester, West Sussex.
The Academy, Selsey has 501 pupils, with a capacity of 600.
The Academy, Selsey caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Academy, Selsey is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Academy, Selsey is Mrs Jo Ford.
The Academy, Selsey is at School Lane, Selsey, Chichester, PO20 9EH, in the West Sussex local authority, South East.
The Academy, Selsey is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jo Ford
School Lane, Selsey, Chichester, PO20 9EH
01243602558
www.tas-tkat.org
Location
PO20 9EH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137096
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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