Welcome to Chichester High School

Our Chichester High School Ofsted 'OUTSTANDING' Sixth Form is a vibrant community but also consistently successful academically. We expect all those who choose to enter the sixth form, whether from Chichester High School or elsewhere, to have a strong commitment to the school and to the wider community of which the school is part of. We endeavour for all of our students to leave us as a CHS student.The sixth form is committed to helping all its students to maximise their potential and achieve academic excellence. At the same time, we also provide many opportunities for personal development and leadership in academic, sporting, artistic, and social contexts, and we look to our sixth form to play a major part in the school’s continuing achievements.I was proud to meet our new 6th Form parents/carers and introduce them to our community, sharing our vision with them.The aim of the Chichester High School Sixth Form is to provide a high quality post-16 education which will enable students to reach the best possible standards of achievement in both academic and personal development. High expectations, strong teaching and excellent relationships are key features of the sixth form. All sixth formers are expected to take charge of their own learning so that, through both individual effort and teamwork, they attain the highest possible academic success and develop an approach to life that will be of permanent benefit to them.Callum ShoveHead of Sixth Form

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,258 Total

No. of Boys

615 (48.9%)

No. of Girls

643 (51.1%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

8.0%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

3.31%

A*/A grades

20.53%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

84%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

2%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:49%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:33%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:N/A
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

49%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

8%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:90%
England:63%

Further education

School:3%
England:4%

Employment

School:30%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:8%
England:26%

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Annual Open Mornings

Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 15, 2025

Annual Open Morning


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

1 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Spring

1 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Mar 27

Summer

1 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - Jul 22

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Summer Half Term

May 25 - May 29


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Enrichment Activities

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The Sixth Form programme of study includes enrichment for all students and there is an enrichment afternoon timetabled in both Year 12 and Year 13. This time is used for a range of opportunities and students will choose a number of activities over the two years. Enrichment is a compulsory 1 hour commitment for all Sixth Form students.

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
ACE Pupil Mentoring

About School

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed