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Barnham Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Barnham Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Bognor Regis, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 302 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

302

Pupils

315

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Barnham Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Barnham Primary School?

The catchment area for Barnham Primary School is the geographic zone West Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Barnham Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with West Sussex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find West Sussex catchment area documents →

Barnham Primary School: 315 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

Barnham Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 302 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 315, West Sussex's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 13.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bognor Regis.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

West Sussex publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. West Sussex Council school admissions (official) →

Barnham Primary School: School Information

Full address
Elm Grove, Barnham, Bognor Regis, PO22 0HW
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
13.6% of pupils
DfE URN
142141

Other Primary Schools in Bognor Regis

If Barnham Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bognor Regis are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Barnham Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Barnham Primary School

What is the catchment area for Barnham Primary School?

The catchment area for Barnham Primary School is the geographic zone West Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Barnham Primary School oversubscribed?

Barnham Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 315 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Barnham Primary School?

Admission to Barnham Primary School is managed by West Sussex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Barnham Primary School cover?

Barnham Primary School is a primary school in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Barnham Primary School?

Barnham Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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