Bosham Primary School
Chichester, PO18 8QF · West Sussex · primary school
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85th 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 3,535 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 among them, against 4.1/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bosham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% 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 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 4.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Warhammer, Young Voices, Art Club, Construction, Reptile club, Practical maths, Spanish club, and SATs club. Sports include Dance, Netball, Street Dance, Football, Judo, and Cheerleading. Trips are organised to CYE and Hindleap Warren. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
How does the school support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How are class sizes managed given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Bosham Primary School
Overview
Bosham Primary School continues to be a good school, with leaders working determinedly to strengthen education quality following a recent performance decline. Pupils feel safe, exhibit impeccable behaviour, and strive to be ‘creative, independent, emotionally intelligent and resilient’ learners within a supportive community.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘broad and balanced’ and ‘ambitious for all pupils’, with content building in a logical order to ensure clear teaching progression.
- Staff possess ‘excellent subject knowledge’ and use questioning effectively to check understanding, particularly in mathematics where pupils solve problems with confidence.
- Reading is a high priority; the phonics programme is delivered ‘consistently well’, resulting in pupils becoming ‘confident readers’ with an ‘enthusiastic love for books’.
- Pupils’ wider development is a ‘real strength’, supported by a diverse calendar of experiences and extra-curricular clubs that broaden horizons beyond the classroom.
- Leaders are ‘aspirational for pupils’ and maintain an inclusive vision, with governors providing ‘effective support and challenge’.
Areas to improve
- Assessment in some subjects is not yet effective enough, meaning teachers do not always have a clear picture of what pupils know, causing learning to not always build precisely on prior knowledge.
- Pupils are less confident in their understanding of different faiths and cultures in modern Britain, requiring the school to ensure its spiritual, moral, social and cultural education is effective.
Safeguarding
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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