Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Beaminster, DT8 3QL · Dorset · primary school
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66th 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 4,296 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6/10 among them, against 2.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% 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%. An Ofsted inspection in January 2024 rated the school as requiring improvement. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6 out of 10 among them, against 2.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in cricket and rugby.
Getting in
The published school roll is 93 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 plan to raise attainment to the national median following the 2024 inspection? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
The report states that most pupils enjoy attending school and value the sense of unity as ‘one big school family’. Leaders and governors have thorough plans to address weaknesses, with positive impacts already visible in subjects like history and geography. However, the school requires improvement in overall effectiveness, quality of education, and leadership, primarily due to inconsistencies in curriculum ambition and implementation.
Strengths
- The school prioritises pupils’ mental well-being effectively, and everyone is welcome.
- Early years provision is successful, with children getting off to a ‘great start in Reception’.
- Behaviour and attitudes are good, with incidents of poor behaviour lessening markedly.
- Pupils develop leadership skills and take pride in representing the school at sporting events.
- There are effective systems to challenge poor attendance, resulting in very little persistent absence.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum goals must be ambitious in every subject to ensure pupils gain the necessary depth of knowledge.
- The English curriculum requires better implementation to support all pupils in learning consistently well.
- Staff must use assessment information to address knowledge gaps and misconceptions, particularly for pupils with SEND.
- Governors must ensure school policies are implemented consistently to maximise learning time and improve oversight of social times.
Safeguarding
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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