Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Shrubbery Lane Wyke Regis Weymouth Dorset DT4 9LU |
| Reference Number | 113713 |
Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery has consistently maintained its high standards since the last inspection, creating a supportive and engaging environment for its pupils. The school sets high expectations, encouraging a strong work ethic and positive behavior among students, who feel safe and happy. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, with a specific focus on early reading, which has noticeably improved since the last evaluation despite some areas needing further development, particularly in assessing students' understanding and adjusting teaching strategies accordingly. Overall, the school fosters strong relationships among staff and pupils, and personal development initiatives are highly regarded.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 236 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.08%
Girls: 44.92% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 34 | 73 |
| 2 | 43 | 28 | 71 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.5% |
| White, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 May 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 May 2025 | School inspection |
| 04 Mar 2020 | School inspection |
| 26 Jan 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jun 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 26 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupils and a supportive atmosphere.
- Effective early reading programs leading to improved literacy skills.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and well-rounded experiences.
- Positive behavior and relationships among pupils.
- Robust systems in place for tracking attendance.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checks on pupils' learning limits their knowledge acquisition.
- In some areas, early years learning opportunities lack clear focus.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 31 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 28 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Wyke Regis Church of England Junior School
High Street, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9NU |
0.1 miles |
|
Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery
Cross Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9QX |
0.59 miles |
|
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth
Hardy Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0RH |
0.66 miles |
|
Conifers Primary School
Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0QF |
1.16 miles |
|
Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School
Corporation Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0LQ |
1.34 miles |
|
Chickerell Primary Academy
Rashley Road, Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4AT |
2.08 miles |
|
Southill Primary School
Sycamore Road, Southill, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9UF |
2.16 miles |
|
St John's Church of England Primary School
Coombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TP |
2.37 miles |
|
Radipole Primary School
Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5HS |
2.55 miles |
|
St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Broadwey, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5DQ |
3.36 miles |
|
Bincombe Valley Primary School
Culliford Way, Littlemoor, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6AW |
3.61 miles |
|
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Littlemoor Road, Preston, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6AA |
3.83 miles |
|
St George's Foundation Primary School
Clarence Road, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2BD |
3.97 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
All Saints' Church of England Academy
Sunnyside Road, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9BJ |
0.13 miles |
|
Kingfisher School
Trimar House, Cromwell Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JH |
1.26 miles |
|
Budmouth Academy Weymouth
Chickerell Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9SY |
1.28 miles |
|
Arbour House School
15-17 Glendinning Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7QF |
1.92 miles |
|
Coastland College
Cranford Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7LQ |
2.16 miles |
|
Wyvern Academy
Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AL |
3.14 miles |
|
Wey Valley Academy
436 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AN |
3.26 miles |
|
Westfield Arts College
Littlemoor Road, Preston, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6AA |
3.85 miles |
|
Atlantic Academy Portland
Maritime House, Southwell Park, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2NA |
4.72 miles |