Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham vs Downview Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham
Bognor Regis · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
317 students
Downview Primary School
Bognor Regis · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
592 students
| Measure | Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham Bognor Regis, South East | Downview Primary School Bognor Regis, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2094 of 2,471 | #1968 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12786 of 15,697 | #11904 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 317 | 592 |
| Pupils on roll | 317 | 592 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 58.7% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bognor Regis | Bognor Regis |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | bishoptufnell.school | www.downviewprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Downview Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.6 vs 27.1).
- •Downview Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (44% vs 41%).
- •Downview Primary School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 317.
- •Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham is a local authority school while Downview Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham better than Downview Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Downview Primary School ranks higher (31.6 vs 27.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham and Downview Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bognor Regis and Bognor Regis in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham: 317. Downview Primary School: 592. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham and Downview Primary School rank in South East?
Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham is 2094th of 2,471 and Downview Primary School is 1968th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).