Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
Bridport, DT6 4QS · Dorset · primary school
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10th 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 3,708 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2/10 among them, against 6.5/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. A higher 18.0% achieved the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2 out of 10 among them, against 6.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Primary Forest School, Forest School Club, and football, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 99 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 support pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the Primary Forest School sessions? How does the school manage the transition for children moving into Year 1?
What Ofsted said about Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school remains a “happy and welcoming” environment where pupils are “proud to attend” and feel “well cared for.” Leaders and governors hold staff to account effectively, ensuring high expectations for behaviour and achievement are met.
Strengths
- The school delivers an “ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum” where teachers explain key knowledge clearly and use “purposeful questions” to deepen understanding.
- Pupils read “confidently and fluently,” supported by early phonics practice and quick intervention for those needing additional help.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “well supported to successfully learn the curriculum” through careful teaching adaptations.
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils are “well mannered and courteous,” showing high engagement and a strong sense of community spirit.
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” with leaders creating an open culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Areas to improve
- In a “small minority of subjects,” the curriculum is not followed with the same rigour, meaning some pupils do not build new knowledge on prior learning closely enough.
- The trust must ensure the curriculum is taught as intended in these wider subjects so pupils can “remember their knowledge over time.”
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 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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