Message from the Headteacher 

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Burton Bradstock CE Primary school.

We are a small, happy and caring school, nestled in the beautiful village of Burton Bradstock on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. We have four classes with an Early Years class (N2 and Reception), a Key Stage 1 class (Years 1 and 2), a lower Key Stage 2 class (Years 3 and 4) and an upper Key Stage 2 class (Years 5 and 6). We have close links with the church and local community as well as a strong local school committee. The school is part of Initio Learning Trust, a group of sixteen schools, who work together to share understanding, practice and expertise to provide similar opportunities for all children in the local area.

We have a dedicated team of teachers and support staff. All the staff are devoted professionals who are committed to providing the best possible education for all children. We seek to provide a happy and purposeful community, in which children can learn, play and grow.

As well as providing a high-quality education, we also aim to expose children to experiences that will give them the confidence, self-esteem and resilience needed to carry them to life-long fulfilment and success. We offer a range of extracurricular clubs, educational visits, residential trips, and we are also lucky enough to have use of the village sports field and a Forest School area. We have a before-school club which runs from 7:45 in our school hall and an after-school club which runs until 5:20pm.

Our last Ofsted Report in December 2024 states that, ‘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.’  …pupils [at the school] are well-mannered and courteous.'

As a church school, our outlook and attitudes centre around our core Christian values of Hope, Respect, Friendship, Love, Courage and Happiness. Our school vision is 'Do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8). Burton Bradstock School is a special place where we value every child as unique, and we strive to develop them academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually in our happy and nurturing environment. Ofsted (2024) noted that 'Pupils live out the school’s vision statement, particularly of ‘doing justice’. Pupils know how to support their own well-being.' and in our recent SIAMS inspection (March 2025), the report mentions the strength of the school's Christian vision, stating 'The school's Christian vision is strongly embedded in its daily life, fostering an ethos of care and kindness.  The wellbeing of pupils and adults is prioritised, ensuring a safe and happy environment where everyone is supported to thrive. This includes strong support for vulnerable pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to experience a strong sense of success and belonging.  

Many parents choose our school because of our caring, inclusive ethos where every child is valued as an individual. Ofsted reported, “The ‘family atmosphere’ of the school nurtures pupils and enables them to build up confidence as they move through the school. By the time they leave, pupils are self-assured and well-prepared for the changes that come with secondary school” (Ofsted 2019).

I hope that our school website gives you a flavour of our school. We welcome visits. Please contact the school office to arrange to come and look around.

Adam Gough
Headteacher