Chichester High School

What Chichester High School does

Chichester High School is a state-funded 11–18 mixed secondary school and sixth form located in Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom. It converted to academy status in 2016 and operates as a member of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), a multi-academy trust running 45 schools across the South and East of England. The school serves approximately 1,000+ pupils across Years 7–11 (GCSE pathway) and a Sixth Form (Years 12–13) offering A-Levels, BTEC qualifications, and the CHS Sports Academy in football, basketball, and netball. It is rated GOOD by Ofsted with an OUTSTANDING Sixth Form, and holds TKAT ACE GOLD accreditation with Platinum ratings for Social Capital and Reading.

The school delivers a curriculum supported by a third-party educational technology stack including Google Classroom, Sparx Maths, Accelerated Reader, UniFrog, Seneca Learning, Clickview, ARBOR, and ParentPay, together with a phone-free YONDR policy and the THRIVE values framework. Specialised programmes include the TKAT ACE 1:1 pastoral mentoring scheme for disadvantaged pupils, the CHS Sports Academy with UEFA-qualified coaching, a GSD Basketball Club partnership operating under the "Chichester High School GSD" banner, and enrichment activities such as Duke of Edinburgh, Combined Cadet Force, and West Sussex Music. The school is governed by a Local Governing Body of 13 governors led by Co-Headteachers Mrs Naomi Lewry and Dr Nicholas Taylor.

Chichester High School does not operate a commercial revenue model. As a state-funded academy, it is funded primarily through per-pupil grants via West Sussex County Council and the ESFA, with education provided free at point of use for students of compulsory school age. Income is supplemented by lettings, the Sixth Form bursary, and ancillary programmes. Admissions for Years 7–11 are coordinated through the West Sussex local authority, while Sixth Form admissions are direct. The school is wholly owned and governed by TKAT, with no independent third-party investment.

Name

Chichester High School

Legal name

Chichester High School

Website

https://chichesterhigh-tkat.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Chichester High School is a state-funded 11–18 academy secondary and sixth form in West Sussex, UK, serving around 1,000+ pupils within The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT). It delivers GCSEs, A-Levels, BTECs, sports academies, and pastoral programmes, funded through UK government per-pupil grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education Online / Virtual Schools & Remote Programs (EDAKAAAL), K–12 Core Curriculum Small-Group Tutoring Centers (Math/ELA/Science/Social Studies) (EDANAHAA)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Sixth form education
• Pastoral mentoring programmes
• School sports academy
• Academic curriculum delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Chichester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Chichester High School is a state-funded secondary academy and sixth form providing full-time education to students aged 11-18 across Years 7-13. The school's core offering includes a broad academic curriculum leading to GCSE and A-Level qualifications, supported by the TKAT ACE pastoral mentoring programme for disadvantaged pupils and an enrichment portfolio spanning Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Combined Cadet Force, West Sussex Music, and the CHS Sports Academy.

Product overview

Chichester High School offers a comprehensive educational portfolio as part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT). The school's core offerings include a traditional secondary school curriculum (Years 7-11) and Sixth Form provision. Specialised programmes include the TKAT ACE Programme for pastoral mentoring of disadvantaged pupils, and the CHS Sports Academy offering Football, Netball, and Basketball programmes with academic pathways (BTEC Sport Extended Diploma Level 3, Level 2 Diploma). Enrichment activities include Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Combined Cadet Force (CCF), and West Sussex Music partnership. The school integrates various educational technology platforms for curriculum delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CHS Sports Academy: A Sixth Form sports programme offering football, basketball and netball with coaching qualifications, competitive fixtures, and pathways to university and coaching careers.
• TKAT ACE

Products and services

• Secondary Education (Years 7-11) Full-time secondary education provision for students aged 11-16, delivering a broad curriculum across core and elective subjects leading to GCSE examinations. Open to students of compulsory school age within the school's catchment area.
• Sixth Form Education (Years 12-13) Post-16 education provision for students aged 16-18 offering A-Levels, BTEC qualifications and university preparation, rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted. Includes dedicated enrichment, careers education, and a separate admissions process.
• TKAT ACE Pastoral Mentoring Programme Pastoral mentoring programme providing a dedicated and specially trained 1:1 tutor for disadvantaged pupils and their families, helping overcome barriers to academic progress and social-emotional development. Awarded TKAT ACE GOLD accreditation with Platinum for Social Capital and Reading.
• CHS Sports Academy Full-time sports training programme covering technical, tactical and physical development in Football, Netball, and Basketball, combined with academic qualifications, coaching certifications, competitive fixtures, and pathways to university or professional sports.
• Duke of Edinburgh Awards Enrichment award scheme providing skills development through physical, volunteering and expedition activities for students aged 14-24.
• Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Military-themed youth organisation offering personal development through drill, fieldcraft, and leadership training as part of the school's enrichment portfolio.
• BTEC Sport Extended Diploma Level 3 BTEC Sport Extended Diploma in Sporting Excellence and Performance (equivalent to 3 A-Levels, 12 units) covering sports development, coaching and fitness as part of the CHS Sports Academy academic pathway.
• 1st 4 Sport Level 2 Diploma Level 2 Diploma in Supporting School Sport and PE offered through the CHS Sports Academy route, based on academic ability and GCSE results.
• West Sussex Music Programme Music education programme delivered in partnership with West Sussex Music, offering instrumental and vocal tuition as part of the school's enrichment portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• GOOD Ofsted rating with OUTSTANDING Sixth Form provision
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• United Learning: Large group of state-funded and independent schools operating across England. Comparable as a multi-academy trust with a similar mix of secondary schools and centralised support functions.
• ARK Academies: Multi-academy trust running a network of primary and secondary schools across the UK. Comparable to TKAT as a comparable-size MAT operating schools with similar pastoral and academic programmes.
• Ormiston Academies Trust: National multi-academy trust operating secondary and primary academies across England. Similar to TKAT in structure and purpose, providing shared governance and curriculum support to member schools.
• Harris Federation: One of the largest multi-academy trusts in England operating primary and secondary academies. Comparable to TKAT as a large MAT providing operational support and shared services to schools like Chichester High School.
• Star Academies: Multi-academy trust running a network of primary and secondary schools, with a focus on disadvantaged communities. Comparable to TKAT in operating model and pastoral focus on disadvantaged pupils.

Regional players

• Lancing College: Independent secondary school in West Sussex covering ages 13-18. Comparable to Chichester High School in geography and age range, but operates as a fee-paying independent school rather than a state-funded academy.

Direct peers

• Tanbridge House School: West Sussex state-funded secondary school in Horsham serving the 11-16 age range. Comparable state secondary school within the same local authority and competing for similar pupil demographics.
• Bishop Luffa School: State-funded Church of England secondary school in Chichester serving a similar 11-18 age range. Direct local competitor in the same catchment area for parental choice and sixth form recruitment.
• Felpham Community College: West Sussex state-funded secondary school serving a similar age range in the Bognor Regis area. Regional direct competitor within the same local authority for Years 7-11 enrolment.

Emerging players

• Reach Academy Trust: Smaller multi-academy trust operating all-through schools in the UK. Comparable to TKAT-affiliated schools in terms of the trust operating model and pastoral programmes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ChiHighSchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChichesterHighSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/chichesterhighsch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chichester-high-school

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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