The Academy, Selsey
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Attainment 8 of 38.0 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 38.0
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 48%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.25
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.53, 0.03]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 88 | 38.0 | — | 47.7% | 9.1% | 3.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 105 | 40.2 | -0.25 | 51.4% | 6.7% | 3.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 84 | 37.5 | -0.44 | 40.0% | 6.0% | 2.9 |
| 2021/2022 | 58 | 37.3 | -0.52 | 45.0% | 7.0% | 2.9 |
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School information
| URN | 137096 |
| Local authority | West Sussex |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Jo Ford |
| Trust | THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | PO20 9EH |
| Latest pupils | 88 |
| FSM eligible | 26.1% |
Contact and identifiers
School Lane, Selsey, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 9EH
www.tas-tkat.orgView local authority page1243602558| DfE number | 4004 |
| UKPRN | 10034978 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 25 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 11 Mar 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2025 |