Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School
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
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Feb 2024Source: Ofsted, 26 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
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.
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