Best 3 Secondary schools in Chichester – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: Midhurst Rother College (Secondary) in Midhurst; Bishop Luffa School, Chichester (Secondary) in Chichester; Bourne Community College (Secondary) in Emsworth — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Midhurst Rother College, Bishop Luffa School, Chichester and Bourne Community College. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led, academy converter and foundation school type located around Midhurst, West Sussex, Chichester, West Sussex and Emsworth, Hampshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Midhurst Rother College), published Jun 2024. The lowest is 2 (Bourne Community College), published Dec 2021. The most recent inspection on record is for Midhurst Rother College (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,150, combined total ≈ 3,450, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–20–25%; spread across trusts such as UNITED LEARNING TRUST and BISHOP LUFFA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.

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Attribute	Midhurst Rother College GU29 9DT	Bishop Luffa School, Chichester PO19 3HP	Bourne Community College PO10 8PJ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Foundation school
Location	Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9DT	Chichester West Sussex PO19 3HP	Emsworth Hampshire PO10 8PJ
Latest Ofsted	1 17 Jun 2024	1 30 Jan 2023	2 13 Dec 2021
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1200	1520	900
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	UNITED LEARNING TRUST	BISHOP LUFFA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP	West Sussex (938)
Website	www.mrc-academy.org	www.bishopluffa.org.uk	www.bourne.org.uk
Telephone	01730812451	01243787741	01243375691
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Midhurst Rother College

GU29 9DT

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Midhurst
West Sussex
GU29 9DT
Ofsted: 1 17 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.mrc-academy.org
Telephone: 01730812451

Bishop Luffa School, Chichester

PO19 3HP

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 3HP
Ofsted: 1 30 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BISHOP LUFFA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Website: www.bishopluffa.org.uk
Telephone: 01243787741

Bourne Community College

PO10 8PJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Foundation school
Location: Emsworth
Hampshire
PO10 8PJ
Ofsted: 2 13 Dec 2021
Pupils: ≈ 750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: West Sussex (938)
Website: www.bourne.org.uk
Telephone: 01243375691

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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.