Bere Regis Primary and Preschool vs Dunbury Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bere Regis Primary and Preschool
Wareham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
119 students
Dunbury Church of England Academy
Winterborne Whitechurch · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
131 students
| Measure | Bere Regis Primary and Preschool Wareham, South West | Dunbury Church of England Academy Winterborne Whitechurch, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1557 of 1,695 | #1116 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14001 of 15,697 | #10258 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 119 | 131 |
| Pupils on roll | 119 | 131 |
| Free school meals | 20.4% | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 62.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wareham | Winterborne Whitechurch |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bereregis.dorset.sch.uk/ | www.dunbury.dsat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Dunbury Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.5 vs 19.9).
- •Dunbury Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Dunbury Church of England Academy is the larger school with 131 students compared with 119.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bere Regis Primary and Preschool better than Dunbury Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dunbury Church of England Academy ranks higher (39.5 vs 19.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bere Regis Primary and Preschool and Dunbury Church of England Academy?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Wareham and Winterborne Whitechurch in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bere Regis Primary and Preschool: 119. Dunbury Church of England Academy: 131. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bere Regis Primary and Preschool and Dunbury Church of England Academy rank in South West?
Bere Regis Primary and Preschool is 1557th of 1,695 and Dunbury Church of England Academy is 1116th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).