Downview Primary School vs South Bersted CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downview Primary School
Bognor Regis · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
592 students
South Bersted CofE Primary School
Bognor Regis · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Downview Primary School Bognor Regis, South East | South Bersted CofE Primary School Bognor Regis, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1968 of 2,471 | #1142 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11904 of 15,697 | #6441 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 592 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 592 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 14.2% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 0% |
| 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 | www.downviewprimary.co.uk | www.southbersted.co.uk |
The verdict
- •South Bersted CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.1 vs 31.6).
- •South Bersted CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 44%).
- •Downview Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Downview Primary School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 207.
- •Downview Primary School is a academy school while South Bersted CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Downview Primary School better than South Bersted CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), South Bersted CofE Primary School ranks higher (57.1 vs 31.6 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 Downview Primary School and South Bersted CofE Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bognor Regis and Bognor Regis in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downview Primary School: 592. South Bersted CofE Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downview Primary School and South Bersted CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Downview Primary School is 1968th of 2,471 and South Bersted CofE Primary School is 1142nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).