The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 124
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 18.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rachael Brown
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Southbrook, Bere Regis, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7DB
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bere Regis Primary and Preschool's Ofsted rating?
Bere Regis Primary and Preschool was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bere Regis Primary and Preschool?
Bere Regis Primary and Preschool currently has 124 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bere Regis Primary and Preschool take?
Bere Regis Primary and Preschool caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bere Regis Primary and Preschool?
Bere Regis Primary and Preschool is in Wareham, BH20 7DB, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bere Regis Primary and Preschool have a sixth form?
No, Bere Regis Primary and Preschool does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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