South Bersted CofE Primary School Catchment Area
South Bersted CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Bognor Regis, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 200 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
200
Pupils
210
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
South Bersted CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for South Bersted CofE Primary School?
The catchment area for South Bersted CofE 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to South Bersted CofE Primary School is managed by West Sussex and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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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 →South Bersted CofE Primary School: 210 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity
South Bersted CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 200 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. 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. 15% 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) →
South Bersted CofE Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Church Lane, Bognor Regis, PO22 9PZ
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 15% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 125973
Other Primary Schools in Bognor Regis
If South Bersted CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bognor Regis are the next closest alternatives.
Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis Catchment Area
Community school · PO22 9HT
Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis Catchment Area
Community school · PO21 5EJ
Rose Green Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · PO21 3LW
Nyewood CofE Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · PO21 5NW
Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · PO22 6BN
Edward Bryant School Catchment Area
Academy converter · PO21 1BG
Other Church of England Schools in West Sussex
South Bersted CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across West Sussex. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Amberley CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Arundel
Ashington CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Pulborough
Birdham CE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Chichester
Boxgrove CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Chichester
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to South Bersted CofE 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: South Bersted CofE Primary School
What is the catchment area for South Bersted CofE Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for South Bersted CofE 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is South Bersted CofE Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
South Bersted CofE Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for South Bersted CofE Primary School? ▾
South Bersted CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle.
What age range does South Bersted CofE Primary School cover? ▾
South Bersted CofE 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 South Bersted CofE Primary School? ▾
South Bersted CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.