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Southway Primary School
South Way, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 5EZ, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.7 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
495
Capacity
682
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted in March 2022, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 52% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 79% nationally. However, the percentage achieving a higher standard is relatively low at 4%, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners in West Sussex.
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Last inspected: 1 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.0%
White Other14.5%
Asian Bangladeshi3.2%
Mixed Other1.8%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Location
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50.79434, -0.69404 · PO21 5EZ
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN138413
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.southwayprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Southway Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Southway Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 March 2022.
Is Southway Primary School a good school?
Southway Primary School scores 21.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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