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
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.
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.
Useful links
- School Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Calendar of Events (calendar)
- Website Child Protection and Privacy Policy can be read here (other)
- Policies & Reports (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Website Child Protection and Privacy Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Downview Primary School (70.2)
- Rose Green Junior School (62.1)
- Rose Green Infant School (61.7)
- Barnham Primary School (61.0)
- Downview Primary School (60.6)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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