South Bersted CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Bognor Regis (West Sussex).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
South Bersted Church of England Primary School is over 200 years old. When the school first opened in 1893, it was adjoined to the church, St Mary Magdalene . The building in which children were first educated is known as the Old School and is only a short walk from the where the school is now situated.
South Bersted C of E Primary School is a voluntary controlled school and one of many church schools in the diocese. In total there are 157 Church of England schools and academies – 60 have voluntary aided status and 97 voluntary controlled status. The school is a one form entry, with 7 classes and the capacity for 210 pupils.
Please view the tabs on the right-hand side to learn more about our school. South Bersted School Church Lane Bognor Regis West Sussex PO22 9PZ Safeguarding South Bersted Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to observe this commitment.
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Enrichment
7 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Outlook 365
- Outlook Live
- Autumn 1 Church Service
- Accelerated Reader
- ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support)
- Growth Mindset
- Philosophy for Children (P4C)
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
Key facts
- URN
- 125973
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Constituency
- Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Katrina Ugur | Chair of Governors | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Helen Lambert | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Claire Hall | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Clare Harvey | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Katrina Ugur | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Stephen Garrard | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Victoria Gumbrell | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Michelle Robson | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Rachel Topley | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Noel Goodwin | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
| The Revd Tim Crook | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2009 |
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