Bere Regis Primary and Preschool
Wareham, BH20 7DB · Dorset · primary school
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72nd of 79 primary schools in Dorset we can score, 119 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,424 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7/10 among them, against 1.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 45.0 · 13 | 62% | 0.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bere Regis Primary and Preschool overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7 out of 10 among them, against 1.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers instrumental and vocal lessons, musical ensembles, and concerts, alongside a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 119 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the musical ensembles and concerts?
What Ofsted said about Bere Regis Primary and Preschool
Overview
Bere Regis Primary and Preschool is described as a place where pupils are "kind and polite" and "proud to attend." The report highlights that children get off to a "strong start" in the early years, supported by effective activities and resources. Overall, the school provides a broad and ambitious curriculum, with staff maintaining high expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes, with leaders championing issues such as "sustainability and celebrating diversity."
- Early years provision is effective, with a "sharp focus on the vocabulary" that helps children develop language skills well.
- Reading is taught accurately, with books "matched well to the sounds" children are learning and prompt support for those needing help.
- The school has strengthened support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they build "knowledge, skills and independence."
- Personal development is supported through an effective programme covering healthy eating, online safety, and citizenship projects like "re-wilding."
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the school must identify "precisely the knowledge that pupils need to learn and by when" to ensure cumulative learning.
- Teaching should consistently build from pupils’ existing knowledge, as work does not always deepen understanding as well as it could.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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