Barnham Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Elm Grove, Barnham, Bognor Regis, PO22 0HWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Barnham Primary School is a primary school in Bognor Regis for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 2nd of 10 primary schools in Bognor Regis. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 May 2013, report published 17 June 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 March 2024

Pupils flourish at this wholly inclusive school. Staff know pupils remarkably well. Warm and respectful relationships between staff and pupils are at the heart of the school. Pupils feel special and safe. The school's work with families to ensure strong attendance is highly effective. Parents are effusive in their praise for the leaders and staff. One, summing up the views of many, stated that this 'is the perfect environment for young learners'. The school's high expectations of the pupils are well established. Pupils live up to these and behave impeccably around the school. They are keen to learn and demonstrate high levels of resilience and independence. In the early years, children maintain high levels of sustained concentration, completing increasingly complex tasks, and are well prepared for Year 1. By identifying and removing any barriers to participation, the school ensures that all pupils can benefit from enriching experiences. Staff plan a range of opportunities such as visits to Marwell Zoo. These build on learning in the classroom. Leaders actively support local community clubs to ensure access for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As a result, all pupils access a range of clubs, including specialist sports, and some write for the school's newspaper.

What the school should improve

  • In a small number of foundation subjects, the curriculum is still being refined. This affects how well pupils acquire knowledge over time, because the key facts and concepts that pupils need to learn are not always clear to them and their teachers. The school needs to continue its work to ensure that the curriculum sets out precisely what they want pupils to know and be able to do.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

31 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths74%

74%, 12 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths3%

3%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

313 pupils on roll, with places for 315

Eligible for free school meals13.1%

13.1%, 13.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.8%

5.8%, 15.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.2%

18.2%, 3.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7%

7%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Barnham Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Eastergate CofE Primary School0.9 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good46% met the expected standard
Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
Aldingbourne Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
Yapton CE Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good45% met the expected standard
Slindon CofE Primary School2 milesOfsted judgements: Good38% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE OAK ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
James Everett
Address
Elm Grove, Barnham, Bognor Regis, PO22 0HW
Local authority
West Sussex
URN
142141

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.