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Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School
Corporation Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0LQ, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.8 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
202
Capacity
218
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a current Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement," the school has room for growth, but it performs in the top 60% nationally for expected attainment in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, with 61% of students meeting these standards. However, only 10% achieve the higher standard, indicating a need for enhanced support in challenging students academically. The LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than only 5% of schools, highlighting the potential for further development in various areas.
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Last inspected: 20 February 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.2%
Asian Indian9.9%
Asian Other2.5%
White Other2.0%
Black African2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed Other1.0%
Other1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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50.61464, -2.46815 · DT4 0LQ
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN144298
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.beechcroft.dsat.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 February 2024.
Is Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School a good school?
Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School scores 4.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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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