Barnham Primary School
Bognor Regis, PO22 0HW · West Sussex · primary school
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49th of 192 primary schools in West Sussex we can score, 225 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,242 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1/10 among them, against 5.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Barnham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1 out of 10 among them, against 5.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 313 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the higher standard attainment is 3.0% versus the national 7%, what specific support is provided for pupils aiming for top grades? How does the 2024 inspection feedback influence current teaching strategies?
What Ofsted said about Barnham Primary School
Overview
Barnham Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a ‘wholly inclusive’ environment where pupils ‘flourish’. Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in pupils who behave ‘impeccably’ and demonstrate ‘high levels of resilience and independence’. The school is praised for its strong relationships with families and its effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils’ personal development is ‘exceptional’, supported by ‘Shine’ lessons that foster tolerance and an appreciation of ‘hidden differences’.
- The specially resourced provision, ‘The Orchard’, is ‘tailored well’ to meet needs, ensuring pupils with SEND ‘achieve consistently well’.
- Reading is a strength, with a ‘well considered’ curriculum and phonics programme that helps pupils read with ‘confidence and fluency’.
- Staff know pupils ‘remarkably well’, creating a culture where children feel ‘special and safe’ and are ‘keen to learn’.
- Attendance is ‘highly effective’, with parents describing the school as ‘the perfect environment for young learners’.
Areas to improve
- In a ‘small number of foundation subjects’, the curriculum is still being refined; key facts and concepts are not always clear, meaning pupils do not ‘secure learning as swiftly as they could’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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