Chichester/Emsworth area secondary schools

[Dilemma1965]

Hi all....I was wondering if any of you out there happen to be in the Chichester/ Emsworth area (on the borders but actually living in West Sussex). We are not really religious so I guess that rules out Bishops Luffa.

The secondary in the catchment area is Bourne Community College, but I really like the sound of Chichester High. Wondering what the chances are of getting a school not in catchment!

We haven't actually moved yet, son will be in Y6 this autumn and we have to choose pretty soon after that.

We've been out of the UK travelling for Year 5, which is why we are a bit out of touch with the system!

I think you may well find Chi High has places. The schools of choice in Chichester are Luffa and Free School. Chi high seems to be on the up which is pleasing as I always felt it got a raw deal in comparison to Luffa...when I was looking three years ago results were way above average for the girls school.

Thank you! I'm hoping Chi High will have a space as apparently they were slightly underscribed last year (it's joined with the boys school nown, with what looks like a fantastic head). Feel a bit hypocritical trying for Bishops Luffa!

Hi - I'm aware this is a very old thread but have the same question! We are planning on moving to Emsworth next year and are trying to find out if my daughter and then son would have a chance of getting into the schools in Chichester, either Chichester High or Luffa?

What year is your daughter? You need to have Church attendance for 2 years for Bishop Luffa (which is more difficult to get in to than chi high)

There is also the Petersfield School which is meant to be excellent