Classpot

Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School

Dorset, DT4 0LQPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 17 places
Ranking
#4,540
of 13,686 nationally

About Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School

Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School in Dorset is a Church of England state primary for children aged 2 to 11, currently educating 202 pupils against a capacity of 218. That leaves a handful of spare places, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 36 applications for just 17 places, with all 17 first-preference families offered a spot. The oversubscription ratio sits at 2.12, meaning more than two families applied for every place. Demographically, the school stands out locally: 47.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23% and significantly higher than the Dorset primary average. This suggests a community with higher-than-average levels of disadvantage, something the school's leadership and pastoral systems will need to be geared towards. The school also offers nursery provision, which may help families transition into Reception.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressCorporation Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0LQ
HeadteacherCaroline Hawker
Local AuthorityDorset
Number of Pupils202
Free School Meals (FSM)47.6%
School Capacity202 / 218 (93% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Feb 2024
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 26 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryForest SchoolSensory RoomPlaying FieldsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballRoundersCricketNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirFilm ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Breakfast club

07:45-08:40

After-school care

15:10-17:45

Source: beechcroft.dsat.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School

Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.