How many pupils does Radipole Primary School have?

Radipole Primary School has 442 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Radipole Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

60% of pupils at Radipole Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Radipole Primary School?

Radipole Primary School is located at Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5HS.

Radipole Primary School

Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5HS

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

60%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

442

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Radipole Primary School

Radipole Primary School is a community school in Weymouth, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 442 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 12.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Dorset →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 442 / 444 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

12.6%

Free school meals

EAL

2.3%

SEN support

14.7%

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)

60%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.4%

Overall absence

11.4%

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.

17.6

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

25.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

15.4

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.2 vs 2023/24

£48,895

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,241 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.6

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£5,435

Spend per pupil

£5,596

Income per pupil

48%

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: Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5HS
Phone: 01305783353
Headteacher: Kathy McCann
Website: http://www.radipole.dorset.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Radipole Primary School?: Radipole Primary School is a community school in Weymouth, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Radipole Primary School have?: Radipole Primary School has 442 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Radipole Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 60% of pupils at Radipole Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Radipole Primary School?: Radipole Primary School is located at Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5HS.

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