Bincombe Valley Primary School
84%
Capacity
293
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Bincombe Valley Primary School
Bincombe Valley Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 293 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 348 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bincombe Valley Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Adam Gough, it falls under Dorset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9549th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 68 in Dorset.
Bincombe Valley Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 24 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
Bincombe Valley Primary School has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.5/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bincombe Valley Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Dance, Cricket, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, Bincombe Valley Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Culliford Way, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6AW |
| Headteacher | Adam Gough |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 293 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 43.0% |
| School Capacity | 293 / 348 (84% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Jun 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (30 Jun 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Jun 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9549th of 13,686
Nationally
927th of 1,469
In South West
33rd of 68
In Dorset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
44%
'23/24
55%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
34
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (71% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Culliford Way, Weymouth
Dorset, DT3 6AW
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