The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 202
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 47.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Caroline Hawker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Corporation Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0LQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKingfisher School
Independent · Very close
The Compass
Pupil referral unit · 881m away
Conifers Primary School
Primary · 935m away
Arbour House School
Independent · 1.1km away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth
Primary · 1.1km away
Southill Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Budmouth Academy Weymouth
Secondary · 1.7km away
Budmouth College
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School?
Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School take?
Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School?
Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School is in Weymouth, DT4 0LQ, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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