How many pupils does Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School have?

Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School has 202 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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 Ofsted inspection (20 February 2024).

How does Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

61% of pupils at Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School is part of DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School?

Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School is located at Corporation Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0LQ.

Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School

Corporation Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0LQ

Requires Improvement

Inspected 20 February 2024

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

61%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

202

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School

Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School is an academy converter in Weymouth, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 202 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 February 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 48.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Dorset →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 202 / 218 (93%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 20 February 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

48.1%

Free school meals

17.5%

EAL

11.4%

SEN support

20.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

61%

Expected standard (RWM)

10%

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

9.8%

Overall absence

25.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

13.01

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.3 vs 2023/24

15.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -3.8 vs 2023/24

12.46

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

£47,304

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,933 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.6

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,697

Spend per pupil

£8,555

Income per pupil

43%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Corporation Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0LQ
Phone: 01305783500
Headteacher: Caroline Hawker
Website: www.beechcroft.dsat.org.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School?: Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School is an academy converter in Weymouth, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School have?: Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School has 202 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
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 Ofsted inspection (20 February 2024).
How does Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 61% of pupils at Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School is part of DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School?: Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School is located at Corporation Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0LQ.

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