Bognor Regis Nursery School
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156
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About Bognor Regis Nursery School
Bognor Regis Nursery School has held an Outstanding rating from Ofsted since at least 2012, and its most recent ungraded inspection in 2024 confirmed the school remains Outstanding. For a nursery school, the single most informative metric is the early years provision grade, and here it has been rated Outstanding in both its 2012 graded inspection and its 2015 graded inspection. The school is one of only two nurseries in West Sussex to hold an Outstanding rating, out of four state nursery schools in the local authority. This consistency over time suggests a setting that has maintained very high standards in the critical early years foundation stage, where children aged three to five develop the social, emotional and cognitive building blocks for primary school. The school serves 156 children in the Arun borough, and its headteacher is Ruth Campbell.
Because Bognor Regis Nursery School caters exclusively to three- to five-year-olds, there are no Key Stage 2 SATs or Progress 8 scores to report. The school’s academic story is told entirely through its Ofsted record. In the 2015 graded inspection, inspectors awarded the highest possible grade of 1 (Outstanding) for overall effectiveness, early years provision, leadership and management, and behaviour and attitudes. The 2024 ungraded inspection found that the school has continued to meet the Outstanding standard, with no decline in quality. Compared with the local authority picture, where only half of state nursery schools achieve Outstanding, this school sits in a strong position. Parents looking for a nursery with a proven track record of high-quality early education will find this a reassuring choice.
The school offers a range of facilities that support its early years curriculum, including a gymnasium, forest school area, music rooms, an outdoor playground and a chapel. Sports provision includes swimming, and there are art and book clubs for children. For children with additional needs, the school has a resourced provision and offers support for speech, language and communication needs, as well as physical disabilities. As a state nursery, it is free at the point of use for eligible families, and it is not a boarding school. The school is likely to suit families in the Bognor Regis area who want a dedicated nursery setting with a strong Ofsted record, outdoor learning opportunities, and specialist SEND support built in. Oversubscription data is not available, but given its Outstanding status and limited local supply, early application is advisable.
Key Details
| School Type | Nursery (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 5 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | 85 Victoria Drive, Bognor Regis, Arun, PO21 2TB |
| Headteacher | Ruth Campbell |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 156 |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (9 May 2024): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jun 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
3Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British57.1%
- White (other)23.7%
- Asian7.7%
- Mixed4.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
9
Total schools
5
Oversubscribed
7
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bognor Regis Nursery School
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications
School Open Days Calendar 2026/27
When open days happen and what to look for
Contact Information
85 Victoria Drive, Bognor Regis
Arun, PO21 2TB
Journey to School
Journey times are estimates based on current conditions. Actual times may vary.
Opening Hours
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