Bincombe Valley Primary School
Weymouth, DT3 6AW · Dorset · primary school
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57th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.1/10 against 1,299 of them, against 3.8/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.21 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bincombe Valley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 291 pupils against a stated capacity of 348. 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 maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the new Ofsted report-card framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Bincombe Valley Primary School
Overview
Bincombe Valley Primary School provides a "warm and nurturing environment" where pupils feel safe, happy, and well supported. While the school excels in behaviour, inclusion, and early years provision, the report identifies that pupil outcomes in mathematics and the coherence of the curriculum in some subjects require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is described as a "key strength," with a "calm, orderly and respectful environment" where bullying is rare.
- The early years setting offers a "highly effective and nurturing start," helping children settle quickly and develop strong communication skills.
- Inclusion is effective, with a "specialist resource hub" providing individualised support that helps pupils with complex needs thrive.
- Attendance is improving due to "robust systems for monitoring absence" and "well-planned pastoral support."
- Personal development is promoted well, helping pupils build resilience, confidence, and a strong sense of belonging.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should revise the curriculum design in some areas so that knowledge is "organised in a clear sequence" to help pupils build understanding over time.
- Staff must check pupils’ understanding regularly to identify and address gaps in knowledge, particularly in mathematics, before moving to more complex learning.
- Leaders need to act more quickly to address weaknesses in curriculum teaching, as current decisions have not led to "timely or effective action."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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