SchoolScoresBarnham Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THE OAK ACADEMY TRUST
Elm Grove, Barnham, Bognor Regis, PO22 0HW
01243 552197 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 May 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 27 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
87 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Bognor Regis comparisons use the 8 of its 13 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 5 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bognor Regis | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bognor Regis. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bognor Regis. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bognor Regis. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bognor Regis. Higher than 94% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 47% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 58 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bognor Regis. Higher than 93% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 85% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bognor Regis. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bognor Regis figures pool parents at the Bognor Regis schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
31 pupils in this year group.
74% — 14 points above the West Sussex average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 74% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 94% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in West Sussex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 44 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 45 |
| Of those, offered a place | 39 (87%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 129 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 14 places for speech, language and communication needs; Physical disability. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 9th highest of 13 state primary schools in Bognor Regis. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.9% | 15.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 13 state primary schools in Bognor Regis. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 13 state primary schools in Bognor Regis. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.9% | 14.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 13 state primary schools in Bognor Regis. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Bognor Regis. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 13 state primary schools in Bognor Regis. Lower than 65% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 13 state primary schools in Bognor Regis. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 13 state primary schools in Bognor Regis. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 13 state primary schools in Bognor Regis. Higher than 81% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.4 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 13 state primary schools in Bognor Regis. Higher than 67% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.7 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 11th highest of 13 state primary schools in Bognor Regis. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 12.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Eastergate CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Aldingbourne Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Yapton CE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Slindon CofE Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Downview Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), some aspects weaker 2024 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Barnham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barnham Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 May 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 27 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Barnham Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Barnham Primary School?
98% of the 87 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Barnham Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Barnham Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 45 families put Barnham Primary School as their first choice for 44 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 39 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142141.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.