St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School
102%
Capacity
214
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School
St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 214 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Wayne Roberts, it falls under Dorset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7232nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 68 in Dorset.
St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 62 applications for 26 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 92% recommending the school (60 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Dance, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Gardening, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Broadwey, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5DQ |
| Headteacher | Wayne Roberts |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 214 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.8% |
| School Capacity | 214 / 210 (102% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jun 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7232nd of 13,686
Nationally
681st of 1,469
In South West
27th of 68
In Dorset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'23/24
62%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
60 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
62
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Broadwey, Weymouth
Dorset, DT3 5DQ
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