Bosham Primary School, Chichester

In its own words: "The village is located four miles west of Chichester, on an inlet of the harbour. It is known for its sailing and history. We have accommodation for a maximum of 210 pupils in seven classes. The main building comprises six class bases with adjoining shared work areas. In addition, there is one hutted classroom which has its own toilet facilities."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, judo, dance, art, Spanish and cheerleading.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Bosham Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in West Sussex and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 74% in reading and 74% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 28 families put Bosham Primary School as their first choice and 75 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bosham Primary School are Chidham Parochial Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 73% reading, 83% maths); Fishbourne CofE Primary School (1.6 miles, 97% reading, 87% maths); Funtington Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 72% reading, 61% maths); and Jessie Younghusband Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 84% reading, 91% maths).

Bosham Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

7.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 17 pupils (8.3%) received SEN support and 6 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Bosham Rail Station, about 1000 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bosham County Primary School (adjacent), 60 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Bosham Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 19 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103).

Bosham Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.