How many pupils does Southway Primary School have?

Southway Primary School has 495 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Southway Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Southway Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 March 2022).

How does Southway Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

52% of pupils at Southway Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Southway Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Southway Primary School is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Southway Primary School?

Southway Primary School is located at South Way, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 5EZ.

Southway Primary School

South Way, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 5EZ

Good

Inspected 1 March 2022

Good

Ofsted

52%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

495

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Southway Primary School

Southway Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 495 pupils on roll. It is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 March 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 26.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: West Sussex →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 495 / 682 (73%)
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 1 March 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

26.7%

Free school meals

23.8%

EAL

3.2%

SEN support

11.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

52%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.8%

Overall absence

16.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

21.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

17.02

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

£50,463

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,776 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,217

Spend per pupil

£6,648

Income per pupil

49%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: South Way, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 5EZ
Phone: 01243810200
Principal: Catherine Monk
Website: www.southwayprimary.co.uk

Academy Trust

UNITED LEARNING TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Southway Primary School?: Southway Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Southway Primary School have?: Southway Primary School has 495 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Southway Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Southway Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 March 2022).
How does Southway Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 52% of pupils at Southway Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Southway Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Southway Primary School is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Southway Primary School?: Southway Primary School is located at South Way, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 5EZ.

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