St Mary's Catholic Primary School

URN: 126037 • Bognor Regis PO21 1DJ

Overview

Name
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
URN
126037
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Peter Edgington (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01243822287
Website
Visit
Address
Glamis Street, Bognor Regis PO21 1DJ

Summary

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, located in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, is a voluntary aided primary school with a mixed-gender enrolment of 311 pupils. The school prides itself on its strong Catholic ethos, welcoming families of all faiths and backgrounds. Guided by the mission statement, "We journey and grow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ," the school fosters a nurturing environment that encourages compassion, responsibility, and positive contributions to the community.

The curriculum at St Mary's is broad and balanced, incorporating creative learning with a focus on local resources, including the beach and Hotham Park. The school offers various extracurricular activities and has a commitment to outdoor education through initiatives like Beach School and Forest School. Year 6 students participate in a residential trip to the Isle of Wight, enhancing their learning experiences.

Support for students is a priority, with dedicated staff providing mentoring and wellbeing services, including emotional and mental health support. St Mary's maintains strong connections with local secondary schools and actively engages with parents to promote the development and success of each child.

Key details

LA
West Sussex
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
315
Pupils
311
Boys
137
Girls
174
FSM %
10.00
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-09-28
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 311 137 174 315 10.00
2024-09-11 309 136 173 315 12.30
2023-09-11 310 143 167 306 11.90
2022-09-11 310 143 167 306 11.90
2021-09-11 312 143 169 315 10.60
2020-09-11 304 125 179 315 8.20

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