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Southway Primary School

Arun, PO21 5EZPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
59 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
#7,826
of 13,686 nationally

About Southway Primary School

Southway Primary School in Arun is a mixed, non-denominational state primary for ages 3 to 11, currently operating well below its capacity of 682 with 495 pupils on roll. That spare capacity is notable because the school is actually heavily oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 123 applications for just 59 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.08. Of those, 59 families put it as their first preference, and 58 first-preference offers were made. The school serves a community with above-average economic disadvantage — 28.5% of pupils qualify for free school meals, compared with a national primary average of around 23%. This context matters because Southway’s intake profile is more challenging than many local schools, yet demand remains high, suggesting parents see real value here. The school also offers nursery provision, which may help families transition into the primary phase smoothly.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressSouth Way, Bognor Regis, Arun, PO21 5EZ
HeadteacherCatherine Monk
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils495
Free School Meals (FSM)28.5%
School Capacity495 / 682 (73% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallLibraryICT SuiteMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundSensory Room

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaChoirEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

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Southway 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.