Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
Church Street, Burton Bradstock, Bridport, DT6 4QSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School is a primary school in Bridport for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 179 schools in Dorset. It ranks 2nd of 10 primary schools in Bridport. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 March 2019, report published 29 April 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 December 2024
Pupils are proud to attend this happy and welcoming school. Pastoral support and pupil well-being is high on the agenda. This means pupils feel listened to and well cared for. As soon as children start school in early years, staff help them identify and understand their emotions. This supports children to control their behaviour. Further up the school, pupils are well mannered and courteous. They hold doors open for one another without being prompted. Pupils are keen to rise to the high expectations for behaviour and achievement the school has for them. They do. Pupils live out the school's vision statement, particularly of 'doing justice'. They develop a strong sense of community spirit. Pupils conducted a 'stampede by the sea' to raise funds for a local hospice. They recognise the impact their efforts have on providing vital end of life care for members of their locality. Pupils enjoy running the local 'coffee stop'. Here, they sell coffee and cake to the villagers and develop confidence when presenting their learning. The local area is integral to the curriculum, such as pupils partaking in workshops with the National Trust. Through these, pupils are empowered to discuss climate change solutions and how they can all do their part.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum in some wider curriculum subjects is not always implemented as leaders intend. This means pupils do not develop a deep knowledge of these subject areas. The trust needs to ensure the curriculum is being taught as intended so that pupils build well on prior learning and remember their knowledge over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
99 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Bridport Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Loders CofE Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| St Catherine's Roman Catholic School | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 30% met the expected standard |
| Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- INITIO LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Holly Varndell-Paulley
- Phone
- 01308897369
- Address
- Church Street, Burton Bradstock, Bridport, DT6 4QS
- Local authority
- Dorset
- URN
- 142692
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.