Downview Primary School, Bognor Regis
Downview Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Bognor Regis, part of Downview Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 10 schools in Bognor Regis with published results, and 11,322nd of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to West Sussex (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Downview Primary School in detail
Downview Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Starting school for the very first time, or changing schools is an important milestone for both you and your child. At Downview Primary School we believe that this should also be a time of great excitement and opportunity."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 68% of Year 6 pupils at Downview Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 66% 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 66% in reading and 55% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Downview Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 66 families put Downview Primary School as their first choice and 119 named it as one of their preferences, for 70 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Downview Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Downview Primary School are South Bersted CofE Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 81% reading, 85% maths); Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham (1 mile, Good, 64% reading, 70% maths); Edward Bryant School (1 mile, Good, 65% reading, 81% maths); and Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis (1.1 miles, Good, 57% reading, 55% maths).
Downview Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
South Bersted CofE Primary SchoolBishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, FelphamEdward Bryant SchoolBersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis
The trust
Downview Primary School is run by its own single-school academy trust.
What parents say
146 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Downview Primary School (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 61% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (61%).
Who goes there
14.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 93 pupils (15.7%) received SEN support and 15 (2.5%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bognor Regis Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Walsham Close (opposite), 70 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Downview Primary School issued 8 suspensions, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Downview Primary School are Felpham Community College (0.3 miles) and The Regis School (1.6 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Some aspects are not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils are very happy at school. They describe the school as kind and welcoming. Of the school's values 'respect' is particularly important to pupils, who are proud to help each other to be part of the community.
Pupils feel safe and remember what they have been taught about staying healthy. Pupils know who to talk to if they have concerns. While pupils say that bullying sometimes happens, they are certain that it would be quickly and effectively dealt with.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school recognises that pupils' outcomes are too low, particularly in reading, writing and mathematics. This means pupils are not prepared well enough to continue their education. The school's new leaders have put in place a range of actions to rapidly improve outcomes and ensure that all pupils are fully prepared for their next steps.
The school's curriculums are currently undergoing development. As a result, some are more effective than others at developing pupils' knowledge. The strongest curriculums precisely identify the sequenced knowledge that pupils need. In these subjects, pupils can now use their prior learning and make links between topics, and they are gaining the knowledge that they need in these subjects. Where curriculums are less well developed, pupils' knowledge is not as strong.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2019 inspection - down from Outstanding.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
14.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
146 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 68% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 55% to 66% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 60% to 48% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.2
Avg class size
26.8
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
21
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Downview Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Downview Primary School.
- Holiday HeroesAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Downview Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see West Sussex's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Downview Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Downview Primary School is in West Sussex; for families living there:
Apply to West Sussex for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in West Sussex is 11 (the median across 337 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Downview Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
599 pupils
630 places
31 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bognor Regis
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bognor Regis
Across West Sussex council
Places available
9,608
Applications
8,127
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
99.2%
All primary applications across West Sussex council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
93
SEN Support
15
EHC Plans
18.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
592
Total Pupils
301
Boys
291
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
33
Teachers
17.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,744
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£3141k
Total funding
£100k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.0%
Overall absence
15.5%
Persistent absence
535
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Downview Primary School
Questions parents ask about Downview Primary School
What are SATs results like at Downview Primary School?
Of the pupils at Downview Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 68% reached the expected standard in reading and 66% did so in maths.
What is Downview Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Downview Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Downview Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Downview Primary School is oversubscribed, West Sussex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Downview Primary School?
Downview Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Downview Primary School?
Classes at Downview Primary School average 28.2 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Downview Primary School?
Downview Primary School has around 592 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Downview Primary School?
6% of sessions were missed at Downview Primary School in 2024/25. 15.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Downview Primary School?
Apply through West Sussex's coordinated admissions process, naming Downview Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Downview Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Holiday Heroes (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Downview Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in West Sussex is 11 (the median across 337 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Downview Primary School?
Downview Primary School is at Wroxham Way, Felpham, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 8ER.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)