The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 442
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Mrs Kathy McCann (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouthill Primary School
Primary · 683m away
Wyvern School
Special school · 958m away
Wyvern Academy
Academy · 958m away
Wey Valley Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Arbour House School
Independent · 1.7km away
Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Radipole Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Radipole Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Radipole Primary School?
Radipole Primary School currently has 442 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Radipole Primary School take?
Radipole Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Radipole Primary School?
Radipole Primary School is in Weymouth, DT3 5HS, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Radipole Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Radipole Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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