SchoolScoresSt Mary's Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of BOSCO CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Glamis Street, Bognor Regis, PO21 1DJ
01243 822287 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 27 September 2022. 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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
50 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 126037), before it changed to its current form.
56% — 4 points below the West Sussex average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 56% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 68% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 62% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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 | 38 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 38 |
| Of those, offered a place | 38 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 83 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 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.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 13 state primary schools in Bognor Regis. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 15.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 13 state primary schools in Bognor Regis. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 13 state primary schools in Bognor Regis. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 14.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 13 state primary schools in Bognor Regis. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 49.5% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Bognor Regis. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Bognor Regis. Lower than 55% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Bognor Regis. Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Bognor Regis. Lower than 51% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 13 state primary schools in Bognor Regis. Higher than 61% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.5 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 10th highest of 13 state primary schools in Bognor Regis. Higher than 64% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.5 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 13 state primary schools in Bognor Regis. Higher than 53% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Edward Bryant School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- South Bersted CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nyewood CofE Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2023
- Nyewood CofE Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Downview Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), some aspects weaker 2024 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Southway Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rose Green Junior School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 September 2022.
How did St Mary's Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points below the England average of 62%.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 38 families put St Mary's Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 38 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 38 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 151781.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.