The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp 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)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 495
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 28.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Monk (Principal)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
South Way, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 5EZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Regis School
Secondary · Very close
Nyewood CofE Infant School
Primary · 647m away
Nyewood CofE Junior School
Primary · 679m away
Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis
Primary · 1.0km away
Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis
Primary · 1.1km away
Bognor Regis Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
South Bersted CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Edward Bryant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Southway Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Southway Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Southway Primary School?
Southway Primary School currently has 495 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Southway Primary School take?
Southway Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Southway Primary School?
Southway Primary School is in Bognor Regis, PO21 5EZ, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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