Edward Bryant School
Bognor Regis, PO21 1BG · West Sussex · primary school
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120th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.1/10 against 2,690 of them, against 3.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Edward Bryant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 626 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 last inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to raise attainment to the national median? How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Edward Bryant School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “happy” and “enthusiastic about their lessons,” behaving “kindly towards each other.” Leaders have created an “ambitious curriculum” that is “taught well,” particularly in mathematics and reading, where pupils “achieve highly.” The overall effectiveness is judged as Good, with Outstanding behaviour and attitudes.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exceptional” behaviour, being taught to “regulate their own behaviour” and resolve disagreements.
- The curriculum is designed to be “irresistible and accessible,” with strong progress in reading and mathematics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “supported well,” working alongside peers and following the standard curriculum.
- Leaders engage effectively with parents, who speak positively about the school, especially regarding support for SEND pupils.
- Staff are “very well supported by leaders,” allowing them to focus on working in the best interests of pupils.
Areas to improve
- Teachers sometimes move on to new material before ensuring pupils have learned what was intended, leaving “misconceptions or gaps in knowledge.”
- Teachers are “less confident in the disciplinary differences between foundation subjects,” requiring development in subject-specific knowledge and pedagogy.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff confident in reporting concerns and “rapid action” taken to get pupils the help they need.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 0% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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