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West Dean CofE Primary School

Chichester · West Sussex · PO18 0RJ. primary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 4 to 11. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Ofsted overall: Requires improvement
KS2 RWM expected: —
Attainment 8: —
English & maths 9–4: —

Ofsted publication date: 30/09/2024. Open Ofsted report

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Where is West Dean CofE Primary School?

West Dean CofE Primary School is in Chichester (PO18 0RJ), West Sussex. URN 151586.

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Existing academy: West Dean CofE Primary School URN: 151586 Predecessor school: West Dean CofE Primary School URN: 126004 West Dean West Dean Ce Primary School Chichester West Sussex PO18 0RJ Academy conversion and predecessor schools Under the Academies Act 2010, schools may apply to the Secretary of State to convert…

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West Dean CofE Primary School
URN: 151586
Local authority: West Sussex
Town: Chichester
Postcode: PO18 0RJ
Ofsted overall: Requires improvement (30/09/2024)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/151586/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

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