Bury CofE Primary School
126%
Capacity
88
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Bury CofE Primary School
Bury CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Chichester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 88 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (126% of 70 places).
Ofsted has rated Bury CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Thomas Moore, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
Bury CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 13 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bury CofE Primary School include Library, Forest School, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Netball, Football, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Gardening, Eco Club, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Chichester, Bury CofE Primary School 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Westburton Lane, Pulborough, Chichester, RH20 1HB |
| Headteacher | Thomas Moore |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 88 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.4% |
| School Capacity | 88 / 70 (126% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 31 Oct 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
38
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Westburton Lane, Pulborough
Chichester, RH20 1HB
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