A good community school school in Dorset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bincombe Valley Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 101.0 | 104.0 |
| 2023 | 100.0 | 103.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.
Interactive performance metrics over time
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 100.0 | 103.0 |
| 2024 | 101.0 | 104.0 |
Overall Trend:
Improving trend (+1.0 per year)
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+1.0 per year)
Up 1.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
Religious Education is taught according to the Dorset SACRE scheme. Children are enabled to question, reason and think honestly about their beliefs and moral values. They learn about major world religions, in particular Christianity, Judaism and Islam. They develop their spirituality through empathy, wonder, prayer and worship. Collective worship is a regular activity, generally taking place in assemblies through stories, prayers (where appropriate) and song. If you wish your child to be withdrawn from Religious Education or acts of worship, please discuss with the school and confirm in writing.
Welcome message from Headteacher Mr Leif Pallister outlining Bincombe Valley as a happy, inclusive and developing school where the love of learning is at the heart, the environment is safe and nurturing, and there is strong partnership with parents, carers and Governors to achieve the best outcomes for every pupil.
Sports
Sunrise Breakfast Club runs from 7:45am; Nurture Breakfast Club runs from 8:15am; After School Club runs from 3:15pm to 5:45pm (in The Studio).
The Hub@Bincombe is a self-contained Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) situated within the main school, for children with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and associated Communication and Interaction difficulties. It opened in November 2023 and currently houses two teaching groups (Cherry Class and Chestnut Class) with capacity for up to 14 children. Cherry Class is typically for children spending less time in the main school, while Chestnut Class is for pupils ready to spend more time in the main school. The setting includes two large teaching rooms, a quiet room, a sensory room and an enclosed outdoor area with a basket swing, sensory play and ride-on toys. The Hub has access to the school's resources and grounds. Admissions Policy and Criteria are available via a linked page and a named contact ([email protected]) for further information.
Admissions Policy and Criteria are provided via a link on the site (the Hub page mentions Admissions Policy and Criteria); the specific criteria are not detailed on this page.