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Chichester · West Sussex · PO19 6PP. all-through · Community special school · State-funded · Ages 2 to 19. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
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Ofsted publication date: 28/09/2023. Open Ofsted report
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Fordwater School, Chichester has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 28/09/2023). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
Fordwater School, Chichester is in Chichester (PO19 6PP), West Sussex. URN 126163.
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Verbatim from the published report (School inspection School inspection · 03 July 2023). Open the full PDF for context.
Fordwater School, Chichester continues to be a good school. There is enough evidence of improved performance to suggest that the school could be judged outstanding if we were to carry out a graded (section 5) inspection now. The school's next inspection will be a graded inspection.
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Our team includes: Wheelchair Services and Orthotics clinics Moving & Handling trainers Appropriate and relevant curriculum We aim to provide a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum which is challenging, appropriate and differentiated for individual needs.
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Fordwater School, Chichester
URN: 126163
Local authority: West Sussex
Town: Chichester
Postcode: PO19 6PP
Ofsted overall: Good (28/09/2023)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/126163/
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