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Downview Primary School

Arun, PO22 8ERPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
41%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
71 1st-choice / 75 places
Ranking
#12,315
of 13,686 nationally

About Downview Primary School

Downview Primary School in Arun is a mixed state primary for ages 4 to 11, currently home to 597 pupils against a capacity of 630, meaning it is very close to full but not yet oversubscribed in terms of total places. However, the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 125 applications for 75 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.67, with 71 of those applications coming as first preferences. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 13.1%, which is slightly above the national primary average of around 12% but not dramatically so, suggesting a broadly mixed intake. The school does not have a religious character, and its headteacher is Emma Purkis. With 97% of parents who responded to the Ofsted Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school, and 99% agreeing or strongly agreeing that their child is happy here, the local reputation appears strong.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWroxham Way, Bognor Regis, Arun, PO22 8ER
HeadteacherEmma Purkis
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils597
Free School Meals (FSM)13.1%
School Capacity597 / 630 (95% full)

The full report on this school

What 146 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Oct 2024
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (23 Oct 2024): Some aspects not as strong

Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Forest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallSensory RoomArt StudiosMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

CricketSwimmingNetballAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaFilm ClubGardeningChoirChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Downview Primary School

Downview Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.