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Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School

Dorset, DT6 4QSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
44%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
15 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
#11,877
of 13,686 nationally

About Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School

Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School was rated Good in its most recent graded Ofsted inspection, a significant step up from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The school’s most informative exam metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which stood at 44% in the 2023/24 academic year. This places the school below the Dorset local authority average of 56% for the same measure. In the local authority rankings, Burton Bradstock sits at 52nd out of 68 primary schools, putting it in the bottom half of the county. Nationally, it ranks in the 87th percentile, meaning around 87% of primary schools in England achieved a higher combined expected standard score. The school’s overall ranking score of 44 reflects this performance, and it is categorised in the bottom 50% of schools nationally.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4QS
HeadteacherHolly Varndell-Paulley
Local AuthorityDorset
Number of Pupils99
Free School Meals (FSM)9.1%
School Capacity99 / 105 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Dec 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (10 Dec 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallForest SchoolLibraryPlaying FieldsArt StudiosGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsFootballCricketRoundersCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubCodingDramaScience ClubBook ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School

Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.