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Schools in Bognor Regis

A town in West Sussex

  • Town
  • 36 schools and nurseries
  • 7,448 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Bognor Regis at a glance

Behind England on results at 11

How Bognor Regis's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries3612 primary · 2 secondary · 22 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1154%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths49%Attainment 8 46.3, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary19%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school18%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Bognor Regis

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Bognor Regis primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Bognor Regis

12 mainstream schools in Bognor Regis, best first

Rose Green Junior School

Bognor Regis, PO21 3NA · Academy · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results above the England average.

Met the standard at 1169%

England 62%

Days missed
4.5%
Pupils
385
Pupils per teacher
24.7
View school Rose Green Junior School

Top Secondary Schools in Bognor Regis

2 mainstream schools in Bognor Regis, best first

The Regis School

West Sussex, PO21 5LH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

266 first choices, 273 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.9

England 46.2

Days missed
8.0%
Pupils
1,679
Pupils per teacher
18.8
View school The Regis School

Felpham Community College

Bognor Regis, PO22 8EL · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

227 first choices, 244 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1643.2

England 46.2

Days missed
8.8%
Pupils
1,520
Pupils per teacher
16.9
View school Felpham Community College

Nurseries in Bognor Regis

22 in Bognor Regis, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Bognor Regis

2 in Bognor Regis, by the school's Eduscope score

The Regis School

West Sussex, PO21 5LH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

266 first choices, 273 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.9

England 46.2

Days missed
8.0%
Pupils
1,679
Pupils per teacher
18.8
View school The Regis School

Felpham Community College

Bognor Regis, PO22 8EL · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

227 first choices, 244 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1643.2

England 46.2

Days missed
8.8%
Pupils
1,520
Pupils per teacher
16.9
View school Felpham Community College
The map

Every school in Bognor Regis, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Bognor Regis Nursery School, OutstandingBersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis, Requires improvement in 2 areasBartons Primary School, Bognor Regis, GoodRose Green Infant School, GoodSouth Bersted CofE Primary School, GoodNyewood CofE Junior School, GoodBishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham, GoodFelpham Community College, GoodThe Regis School, GoodEdward Bryant School, GoodSouthway Primary School, GoodDownview Primary School, GoodRose Green Junior School, OutstandingNyewood CofE Infant School, GoodSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, GoodABC Hook Lane Nursery, GoodStepping Stones Day Nursery, Expected standard or betterBognor Regis Nursery School and Children's Centre, OutstandingThe Village Station Preschool, GoodLittle Acorns Bersted Green, GoodGarden of Eden Preschool, GoodJubilee Pre School, GoodHappytime Preschool, GoodThe Old School Nursery, GoodLittle Learners Day Nursery & Youngstars Creche, GoodLittle Stones Bersted, GoodTreasure Box Nursery, GoodLittle Stones Pre-School AldwickLittle Stones Pre-School LTD T/A Primrose CottageWonderland Day Nursery, Strong standard in every areaBright Starts Day Nursery, Safeguarding not metThe Learning Station Playschool, GoodAbc Day Nursery, GoodWonderland Day Nursery, Expected standard or betterBlackbirds Fun For Kids at DownviewBlackbirds Fun For Kids
  • Outstanding3
  • Good24
  • Not graded yet9
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Bognor Regis school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Bognor Regis's schools break down by type, faith and more.

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Bognor Regis vs England

How good are Bognor Regis's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Bognor Regis

Bognor RegisEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 11 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    2 of the 2 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    54%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    49%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    18%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    19%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 14 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding2
  • Good12
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Bognor Regis in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%55%70%20182019202320242025
54% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%45%60%2018201920222023202420252026
49% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
18% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Bognor Regis has 36 schools and nurseries.

There are 5% more pupils than in 2018.

19% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Bognor Regis's state schools each January.

Up 5% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Bognor Regis19%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Bognor Regis

How many schools are in Bognor Regis?

Bognor Regis has 36 schools, including 12 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 22 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Bognor Regis?

The highest-ranked schools in Bognor Regis on Eduscope are Rose Green Junior School, The Regis School, South Bersted CofE Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Bognor Regis are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Bognor Regis hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 2 schools rated Outstanding and 12 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Bognor Regis perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Bognor Regis, 54% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Bognor Regis?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Bognor Regis is 20.1:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Bognor Regis schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Bognor Regis is 18.4%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Bognor Regis?

There are 7,448 pupils enrolled across schools in Bognor Regis, with 4,091 in primary and 3,199 in secondary. 20.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Bognor Regis?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 36 schools in Bognor Regis by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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