Southway Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | South Way Bognor Regis West Sussex PO21 5EZ |
| Phone | 01243810200 |
| Reference Number | 138413 |
Southway Primary School has made notable improvements since its previous inspection, now achieving a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating. The school cultivates a friendly and vibrant learning environment where pupils are motivated to succeed. The curriculum is ambitious and designed to cater to the needs of all students, although some gaps in learning due to the pandemic have been identified, prompting temporary adjustments in some subjects. The school is committed to fostering a culture of kindness and respect, reducing instances of bullying and encouraging pupils to take an active role in their education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 495 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.69%
Girls: 51.31% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 21.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 28 | 58 |
| 2 | 35 | 22 | 57 |
| 3 | 38 | 36 | 74 |
| 4 | 30 | 46 | 76 |
| 5 | 32 | 30 | 62 |
| 6 | 35 | 41 | 76 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76% |
| White, Other | 14.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| African | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 15 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy their learning and appreciate their teachers' high ambitions.
- The school's values promote a positive environment and discourage bullying.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Effective prioritization of reading, with well-trained staff and accessible resources.
- Pupils benefit from a broad range of extracurricular activities.
- Commitment to continuous staff development through support from the multi-academy trust.
Areas for Improvement
- Some resources for teaching reading are not optimally chosen, impacting learning.
- Not all aspects of the broad curriculum are currently delivered.
- Needs of some pupils with SEND are not always identified and met precisely enough.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.7 | ||
| Writing | -1 | ||
| Maths | -0.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 42 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 22 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Nyewood CofE Infant School
Brent Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 5NW |
0.4 miles |
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Nyewood CofE Junior School
Brent Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 5NW |
0.42 miles |
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Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis
Lethaby Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 5EJ |
0.62 miles |
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Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis
Laburnum Grove, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 9HT |
0.68 miles |
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Bognor Regis Nursery School
85 Victoria Drive, Bognor Regis, PO21 2TB |
0.7 miles |
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South Bersted CofE Primary School
Church Lane, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 9PZ |
0.84 miles |
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Edward Bryant School
London Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 1BG |
1.05 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Glamis Street, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 1DJ |
1.15 miles |
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Rose Green Junior School
Raleigh Road, Rose Green, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 3NA |
1.45 miles |
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Rose Green Infant School
Hawkins Close, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 3LW |
1.55 miles |
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Downview Primary School
Wroxham Way, Felpham, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 8ER |
1.71 miles |
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Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham
Pennyfields, Felpham, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 6BN |
2.64 miles |
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Aldingbourne Primary School
Westergate Street, Westergate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 3QR |
2.91 miles |
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North Mundham Primary School
School Lane, North Mundham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 1LA |
3.15 miles |
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Eastergate CofE Primary School
Church Lane, Eastergate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 3UT |
3.37 miles |
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Barnham Primary School
Elm Grove, Barnham, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 0HW |
3.67 miles |
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Westbourne House School
Coach Road, Chichester, PO20 2BH |
3.81 miles |
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Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School
Rumbolds Close, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7UA |
4.02 miles |
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Kingsham Primary School
Hay Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8BN |
4.08 miles |
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Yapton CE Primary School
North End Road, Yapton, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 0DU |
4.08 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Regis School
Westloats Lane, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 5LH |
0.15 miles |
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Felpham Community College
Felpham Way, Felpham, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 8EL |
1.65 miles |
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Ormiston Six Villages Academy
Lime Avenue, Westergate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 3UE |
3.45 miles |
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St Philip Howard Catholic School
Elm Grove South, Barnham, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 0EN |
3.46 miles |
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Chichester Free School
Hunston Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 1NP |
3.84 miles |
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Chichester High School
Kingsham Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8EB |
4.32 miles |
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Chichester High Schools Sixth Form
Kingsham Road, Chichester, PO19 8AE |
4.39 miles |
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The Amicus School
The Coach House, Arundel Road, Fontwell, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 0SX |
4.65 miles |
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The Prebendal School
52-55 West Street, Chichester, PO19 1RT |
4.83 miles |
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Chichester College Group
Westgate Fields, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1SB |
4.96 miles |