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Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis Catchment Area

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

Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis is a community primary school in Bognor Regis, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 204 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

204

Pupils

210

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis?

The catchment area for Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis 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.

The catchment area for Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis is set by West Sussex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 97% 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 →

Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis: 210 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis has a published admission number of 210 places. 204 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, 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. 18.6% 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) →

Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis: School Information

Full address
Lethaby Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 5EJ
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
18.6% of pupils
DfE URN
125922

Other Primary Schools in Bognor Regis

If Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis 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 Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis 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: Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis

What is the catchment area for Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis?

The catchment area for Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis 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 Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis oversubscribed?

Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis?

Admission to Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis 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 Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis cover?

Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis 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 Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis?

Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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