Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham
53%
Capacity
334
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham
Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Arun community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 334 pupils on roll, operating at 53% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joshua Chamberlin, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 30% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13268th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 27 in Arun.
Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham is a popular choice with families — it received 80 applications for 37 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham include Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Library, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Netball, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Film Club, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Arun, Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Pennyfields, Bognor Regis, Arun, PO22 6BN |
| Headteacher | Joshua Chamberlin |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 334 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.9% |
| School Capacity | 334 / 630 (53% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (30%)
13268th of 13,686
Nationally
1981st of 2,034
In South East
24th of 27
In Arun
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
30%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed37
80
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Pennyfields, Bognor Regis
Arun, PO22 6BN
Pennyfields, Bognor Regis
Arun, PO22 6BN
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