Nyewood CofE Junior School
Bognor Regis, PO21 5NW · West Sussex · primary school
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83rd 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 — 4.3/10 against 2,938 of them, against 4.2/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nyewood CofE Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Happiness Ambassadors and Gardening clubs, play netball, and participate in The Daily Mile. They also visit the Worthing mosque.
Getting in
The published school roll is 291 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the Gardening club? How does the school ensure all pupils engage with The Daily Mile?
What Ofsted said about Nyewood CofE Junior School
Overview
Nyewood CofE Junior School continues to be a good school, offering a "highly inclusive" environment where pupils "feel safe and cared for." The inspection confirms that pupils love to learn, benefit from a broad curriculum, and demonstrate polite behaviour and strong relationships with staff.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and courteous" and take on roles of responsibility, such as ‘Sports leaders’ and ‘happiness heroes’, contributing positively to the community.
- The school has designed an "ambitious curriculum built around exciting topics," supported by high-quality books that "bring learning to life."
- Teachers possess "secure subject knowledge" and place strong emphasis on retrieving prior learning, helping pupils remember and apply what they have learned.
- Reading is a "well-established part of school life," with daily guided sessions helping most pupils develop into "confident and fluent readers."
- Staff maintain "consistently high expectations for pupils’ behaviour," resulting in diligent work and focus in lessons.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure that across all subjects, learning is "coherently planned and sequenced" so teachers know exactly what knowledge pupils should learn.
- The school should ensure staff receive training to lead phonics interventions "consistently well," as some pupils do not catch up with peers as quickly as they might.
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 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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