Best 3 All-through schools in West Sussex – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of all-through schools: Chichester Free School (All-through) in Chichester; The Gatwick School (All-through) in Crawley; Bohunt Horsham (All-through) in Horsham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Chichester Free School, The Gatwick School and Bohunt Horsham. They are all-through phase and free schools type located around Chichester, West Sussex, Crawley, West Sussex and Horsham, West Sussex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Chichester Free School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Chichester Free School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,000, combined total ≈ 3,050, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as Sussex Learning Trust, Aurora Academies Trust and Bohunt Education Trust.

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Attribute	Chichester Free School PO20 1NP	The Gatwick School RH10 9TP	Bohunt Horsham RH12 6AP
Phase / Type	All-through • Free schools	All-through • Free schools	All-through • Free schools
Location	Chichester West Sussex PO20 1NP	Crawley West Sussex RH10 9TP	Horsham West Sussex RH12 6AP
Latest Ofsted	2 10 Jun 2024	2 9 Jun 2024	2 11 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1020	1020	1620
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective		Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Sussex Learning Trust	Aurora Academies Trust	Bohunt Education Trust
Website	www.chichesterfreeschool.org.uk	www.thegatwickschool.org.uk	www.bohunthorsham.com
Telephone	01243792690	01293538779	01403627430
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Chichester Free School

PO20 1NP

Phase / Type: All-through • Free schools
Location: Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 1NP
Ofsted: 2 10 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Sussex Learning Trust
Website: www.chichesterfreeschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01243792690

The Gatwick School

RH10 9TP

Phase / Type: All-through • Free schools
Location: Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 9TP
Ofsted: 2 9 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Aurora Academies Trust
Website: www.thegatwickschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01293538779

Bohunt Horsham

RH12 6AP

Phase / Type: All-through • Free schools
Location: Horsham
West Sussex
RH12 6AP
Ofsted: 2 11 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bohunt Education Trust
Website: www.bohunthorsham.com
Telephone: 01403627430

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.