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Radipole Primary School
Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5HS, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.0 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
442
Capacity
444
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 60% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, which is above the national average. However, only 6% of students reached a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, the school is better than 41% of schools in the area, suggesting a decent level of satisfaction among parents and the community.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.7%
White Other4.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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50.63262, -2.47090 · DT3 5HS
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN113717
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.radipole.dorset.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Radipole Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Radipole Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2013.
Is Radipole Primary School a good school?
Radipole Primary School scores 41.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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