Bere Regis Primary and Preschool
About Bere Regis Primary and Preschool
Bere Regis Primary and Preschool sits slightly above the local average for Dorset primary schools on the key measure of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. In the 2023/24 academic year, 64% of its Year 6 pupils achieved that benchmark, compared with a local authority average of 56%. That eight-point gap places the school 25th out of 119 primaries in Dorset, putting it comfortably in the top half of the county. Its ranking score of 64 also puts it within the top 50 nationally for this metric. The school is oversubscribed for Reception places in 2025/26, with 24 applications for 18 places and 17 first-preference offers made, suggesting local families see it as a solid option. Headteacher Rachael Brown leads a mixed, non-denominational state primary for children aged 2 to 11, with 124 pupils on roll against a capacity of 140. Just under a fifth of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 46 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jun 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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