The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 597
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 13.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- DOWNVIEW TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Purkis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wroxham Way, Felpham, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 8ER
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouth Bersted CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham
Primary · 1.5km away
Edward Bryant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis
Primary · 1.7km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Bognor Regis Nursery School
Nursery · 2.1km away
Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Downview Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Downview Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Downview Primary School?
Downview Primary School currently has 597 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Downview Primary School take?
Downview Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Downview Primary School?
Downview Primary School is in Bognor Regis, PO22 8ER, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Downview Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Downview Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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