School Compass
Bovington Academy
Wareham · Dorset · BH20 6LE. primary · Academy sponsor led · State-funded · Ages 4 to 11. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Dorset index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- KS2 RWM expected
- 71%
- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 27/11/2023. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.
What is Bovington Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bovington Academy has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 27/11/2023). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
What are Bovington Academy's Key Stage 2 results?
Published DfE figures show 71% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) at the end of primary. Compare with neighbours in School Compass — not as a league table.
Where is Bovington Academy?
Bovington Academy is in Wareham (BH20 6LE), Dorset. URN 147264.
How do I compare Bovington Academy with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with Bovington Academy shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection: Good School inspection · 17 October 2023). Open the full PDF for context.
. This means that the use of assessment is not always assuring leaders that pupils are able to do more over time. The school must ensure that curriculum planning and implementation in these subjects supports pupils to achieve well in all areas of the curriculum. 17 and 18 October 2023 4 How can I feed back my views?…
Official links
Source pages for tables and establishment details.
Other schools in Wareham
10 schools on the Wareham town page — shortlist a few, then compare side by side.
- Bere Regis Primary and Preschool
- Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School
- Lulworth and Winfrith CofE Primary School
- Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
- Stoborough Church of England Primary School
- The Purbeck School
- Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School
Citation
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Bovington Academy
URN: 147264
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Wareham
Postcode: BH20 6LE
Ofsted overall: Good (27/11/2023)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/147264/
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