193
Pupils · 2024/25
12%
EAL · 2024/25
39%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 04/07/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityWest Sussex
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.2:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Fordwater School, Chichester · All-through · West Sussex
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
193
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.2
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
12%
FSM eligible
37%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
12%
Persistent absence
39%
Contact
Address
Summersdale Road, Chichester, PO19 6PP
Local authority
West Sussex
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 193 | 8.7 | 100% | 12% | 37% | 12% | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 171 | 7.2 | 100% | 14% | 42% | 13% | 44% |
| 2022/23 | 152 | 7.4 | 100% | 12% | 37% | 12% | 48% |
| 2021/22 | 140 | 7.0 | 100% | 11% | 42% | 14% | 42% |
| 2020/21 | 136 | 6.8 | 100% | 12% | 31% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 122 | 6.6 | 100% | 10% | 42% | 11% | 28% |
| 2017/18 | 121 | 6.5 | 100% | 7% | 31% | 12% | 41% |
| 2016/17 | 118 | 6.1 | 100% | 7% | 30% | 11% | 39% |
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