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The March CofE Primary School

Claypit Lane, Chichester, PO18 0NU
Part of: DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The March CofE Primary School
Chichester, PO18 0NU
202 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
9.90% FSM %
106 Boys
96 Girls
About The March CofE Primary School

The March CofE Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in West Sussex, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 202 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Nicky Metcalfe.

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 converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority West Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Chichester
Parliamentary Constituency Chichester
Ward Goodwood
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
Trust / Sponsor DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-12-2018
UKPRN 10081862
URN 146448
Data Last Updated 02-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Stephen Bennett Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 24/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jaclyn Chandler Local Governor 31/03/2023 30/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Peter Davison Local Governor 20/11/2024 19/11/2028 Elected by parents
Miss Patricia Dickie Local Governor 01/12/2021 30/11/2025 Elected by parents
Rev Rachel Hawes Local Governor 21/06/2022 20/06/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Justine Howard Local Governor 30/11/2025 29/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lorna Jones Local Governor 21/04/2023 20/04/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Nicola Metcalfe Local Governor 01/12/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr John Proctor Local Governor 31/08/2024 31/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Westbourne House School
1.29 km • Chichester
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1.63 km • West Sussex
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Chichester Nursery School
1.78 km • Chichester
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Fordwater School, Chichester
1.82 km • Chichester
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University of Chichester
1.92 km • Chichester
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Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School
2.32 km • Chichester
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Frequently Asked Questions
The March CofE Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Chichester, West Sussex.
The March CofE Primary School has 202 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
The March CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, The March CofE Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at The March CofE Primary School is Mrs Nicky Metcalfe.
The March CofE Primary School is at Claypit Lane, Westhampnett, Chichester, PO18 0NU, in the West Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The March CofE Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
The March CofE Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Nicky Metcalfe
Claypit Lane, Westhampnett, Chichester, PO18 0NU
01243783987
www.march.w-sussex.sch.uk/
Location
PO18 0NU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 146448
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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