The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 15%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr Noel Goodwin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Inspection
February 2004 | Inspection
Location
Church Lane, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 9PZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis
Primary · 380m away
Edward Bryant School
Primary · 924m away
Bognor Regis Nursery School
Nursery · 944m away
The Regis School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Southway Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis
Primary · 1.4km away
Downview Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is South Bersted CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
South Bersted CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend South Bersted CofE Primary School?
South Bersted CofE Primary School currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Bersted CofE Primary School take?
South Bersted CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is South Bersted CofE Primary School?
South Bersted CofE Primary School is in Bognor Regis, PO22 9PZ, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Bersted CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, South Bersted CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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