Edward Bryant School, Bognor Regis
Edward Bryant School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Bognor Regis, part of Schoolsworks Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 10 schools in Bognor Regis with published results, and 9,159th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- 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
Edward Bryant School in detail
Results
In 2025, 65% of Year 6 pupils at Edward Bryant 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 64% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Edward Bryant School
For September 2026 entry, 66 families put Edward Bryant School as their first choice and 142 named it as one of their preferences, for 68 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Edward Bryant School are St Mary's Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles); South Bersted CofE Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 81% reading, 85% maths); Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis (0.8 miles, Good, 57% reading, 55% maths); and Nyewood CofE Infant School (0.9 miles).
Edward Bryant School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolSouth Bersted CofE Primary SchoolBersted Green Primary School, Bognor RegisNyewood CofE Infant School
The trust
Edward Bryant School is one of 11 schools run by Schoolsworks Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 60% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
39% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (59%) and Mixed (6%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bognor Regis Rail Station, about 270 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
22 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Edward Bryant School (adjacent), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Edward Bryant School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 500 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Edward Bryant School issued 32 suspensions, 5.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Edward Bryant School are Felpham Community College (0.8 miles) and The Regis School (0.9 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; 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 · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its December 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
25.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 74% to 65% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 64% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 0% to 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.5
Avg class size
28.9
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
19
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Edward Bryant School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Edward Bryant School.
- Juno Childcare Club LtdAt the school · Not yet graded
- Holiday Heroes250m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Edward Bryant 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
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Edward Bryant School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Edward Bryant 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
- 61
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 18
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 61 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 18 serious and 43 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
624 pupils
630 places
6 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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
123
SEN Support
28
EHC Plans
24.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
626
Total Pupils
327
Boys
299
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
31
Teachers
20.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,520
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,185
Per pupil
£3620k
Total funding
£245k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.8%
Overall absence
15.1%
Persistent absence
557
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
Edward Bryant School
Questions parents ask about Edward Bryant School
What are SATs results like at Edward Bryant School?
Of the pupils at Edward Bryant School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 65% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is Edward Bryant School's Ofsted rating?
Edward Bryant School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2022.
What is the catchment area for Edward Bryant School?
No fixed boundary. When Edward Bryant 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 Edward Bryant School?
Edward Bryant School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Edward Bryant School?
Classes at Edward Bryant School average 28.5 pupils (2025/26). 6 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Edward Bryant School?
Edward Bryant School has around 626 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Edward Bryant School?
5.8% of sessions were missed at Edward Bryant School in 2024/25. 15.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Edward Bryant School?
Apply through West Sussex's coordinated admissions process, naming Edward Bryant 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 Edward Bryant School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Juno Childcare Club Ltd (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Edward Bryant School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 61 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 18 serious and 43 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 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 Edward Bryant School?
Edward Bryant School is at London Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 1BG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)