Downview Primary School
URN: 140048 • Bognor Regis PO22 8ER
Overview
- Name
- Downview Primary School
- URN
- 140048
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- DOWNVIEW TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Purkis (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01243820511
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wroxham Way, Bognor Regis PO22 8ER
Summary
Downview Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, with a current enrolment of 597 pupils and a capacity of 630. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically and socially. The ethos of the school is built on values such as collaboration, communication, creativity, independence, resilience, and risk-taking.
The curriculum at Downview Primary School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, encouraging children to achieve their best in all areas. The school places a strong emphasis on smooth transitions for new students, ensuring that both children and parents feel welcomed and supported from the outset. Open mornings and regular communication with families help to maintain strong community ties.
With a focus on high expectations for both staff and students, Downview Primary School aims to create a positive learning experience that prepares children for future challenges. The school also offers various clubs and activities to enrich the educational experience, fostering a sense of community and belonging among pupils and their families.
The curriculum at Downview Primary School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, encouraging children to achieve their best in all areas. The school places a strong emphasis on smooth transitions for new students, ensuring that both children and parents feel welcomed and supported from the outset. Open mornings and regular communication with families help to maintain strong community ties.
With a focus on high expectations for both staff and students, Downview Primary School aims to create a positive learning experience that prepares children for future challenges. The school also offers various clubs and activities to enrich the educational experience, fostering a sense of community and belonging among pupils and their families.
Useful links
- July 2025 Newsletter (download)
- September 2025 Newsletter (download)
- School Videos (other)
- Log in (other)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- Website design by PrimarySite (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Downview Primary School (70.2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School (62.5)
- Rose Green Junior School (62.1)
- Rose Green Infant School (61.7)
- Barnham Primary School (61.0)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- DOWNVIEW TRUST
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 597
- Boys
- 305
- Girls
- 292
- FSM %
- 13.10
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-02-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 597 | 305 | 292 | 630 | 13.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 614 | 318 | 296 | 630 | 14.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 621 | 318 | 303 | 480 | 11.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 621 | 318 | 303 | 480 | 11.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 582 | 297 | 285 | 480 | 7.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 559 | 281 | 278 | 480 | 5.90 |
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