South Bersted CofE Primary School is a primary school in Bognor Regis, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
South Bersted CofE Primary School currently has around 200 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53% boys and 47% girls. Around 15.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83%). other white pupils make up about 10.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Church Lane, Bognor Regis, PO22 9PZ |
| Website: | www.southbersted.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01243821678 |
| School Type: | Voluntary controlled school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | West Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Noel Goodwin |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 125973 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/05/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 200 |
| Number of Boys: | 106 |
| Number of Girls: | 94 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.00% | 166 |
| Other White | 10.50% | 21 |
| Indian | 3.00% | 6 |
| African | 1.00% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.50% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bognor Regis Nursery School 85 Victoria Drive , PO21 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bersted CofE Primary School Church Lane , PO22 9PZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis Laburnum Grove , PO22 9HT | - not rated | 415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Bryant School London Road , PO21 1BG | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Bryant Primary School London Road , PO21 1BG | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Glamis Street , PO21 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Regis School Westloats Lane , Bognor Regis PO21 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Regis School Westloats Lane , PO21 5LH | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Felpham Community College Felpham Way , Felpham PO22 8EL | 3out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.