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St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Broadwey, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5DQ, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.6 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
214
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid academic performance, particularly with 67% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% recommending the school, reflecting strong community support. However, only 10% of students reached a higher standard at KS2, indicating there may be room for improvement in stretching the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 3 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 67% | Top 45% 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 |
Parent View (60 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
My child is happy
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School has high expectations
92%
School keeps me informed
83%
School supports development
83%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.9%
White Other4.2%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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50.64432, -2.46809 · DT3 5DQ
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN149164
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stnlwey.dsat.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2025.
Is St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School a good school?
St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School scores 80.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School?
Based on 60 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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