The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 334
- Capacity
- 53%
- FSM
- 15.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr Joshua Chamberlin (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Pennyfields, Felpham, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 6BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham?
Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham currently has 334 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham take?
Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham?
Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham is in Bognor Regis, PO22 6BN, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham have a sixth form?
No, Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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