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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Bognor Regis · West Sussex · PO21 1DJ. primary · Voluntary aided · State-funded · Ages 4 to 11. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Published snapshot

Figures come from the same West Sussex index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.

Ofsted overall
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KS2 RWM expected
56%
Attainment 8
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English & maths 9–4
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Common questions

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What are St Mary's Catholic Primary School's Key Stage 2 results?

Published DfE figures show 56% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) at the end of primary. Compare with neighbours in School Compass — not as a league table.

Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is in Bognor Regis (PO21 1DJ), West Sussex. URN 126037.

How do I compare St Mary's Catholic Primary School with nearby schools?

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Inspection excerpt

Verbatim from the published report (School inspection: Good School inspection · 27 September 2022). Open the full PDF for context.

Pupils are safe and happy in their caring school community. They strive to be like ‘saints’ and treat each other with kindness. Pupils were proud to help write the school’s mission statement for everyone to ‘journey and grow together’. Older pupils are ‘buddies’ with younger pupils to help them at lunchtime, showing…

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From the school's website

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Curriculum

Through the DT curriculum, children should be inspired by engineers, designers, chefs and architects to enable them to create a range of structures, mechanisms, textiles, electrical systems and food products.

Source page · scanned 2026-09-10

Community & parents

We have designed our curriculum to reflect that our school is: Each cross-curricular theme begins with a ‘Stunning Start’ to engage the learners, include an educational site visit and/or a visitor and concludes with a celebration of learning, a ‘Fabulous Finish’, shared with parents and carers.

Source page · scanned 2026-09-10

Citation

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
URN: 126037
Local authority: West Sussex
Town: Bognor Regis
Postcode: PO21 1DJ
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/126037/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

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