Radipole Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Radipole Lane Weymouth Dorset DT3 5HS |
| Phone | 01305783353 |
| Reference Number | 113717 |
Radipole Primary School continues to demonstrate solid performance, maintaining its status as a good school. The school fosters a welcoming and friendly environment where students feel safe and enjoy learning. With a focus on high expectations and an ambitious curriculum, most pupils engage well and make significant progress in their studies. However, there are areas where curriculum delivery has not yet fully embedded, impacting pupils' depth of understanding in certain subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 442 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.7%
Girls: 54.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 32.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 32.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 2 | 26 | 35 | 61 |
| 3 | 26 | 40 | 66 |
| 4 | 32 | 34 | 66 |
| 5 | 37 | 27 | 64 |
| 6 | 29 | 36 | 65 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.7% |
| White, Other | 4.1% |
| White & Asian | 3.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2023 | School inspection |
| 21 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 17 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a strong sense of community and feel safe at school.
- The school provides a rich and ambitious curriculum from early years to Year 6.
- High outcomes in phonics are supported by a well-implemented phonics programme.
- Pupils participate in a variety of extracurricular activities that enhance their development.
- Leaders are committed to staff well-being and professional development.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack deep understanding among pupils due to curriculum changes not being fully embedded.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | ||
| Writing | -1.5 | ||
| Maths | -1.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 65 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Southill Primary School
Sycamore Road, Southill, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9UF |
0.42 miles |
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St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School
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0.82 miles |
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St John's Church of England Primary School
Coombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TP |
0.99 miles |
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Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School
Corporation Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0LQ |
1.25 miles |
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Bincombe Valley Primary School
Culliford Way, Littlemoor, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6AW |
1.32 miles |
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Conifers Primary School
Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0QF |
1.46 miles |
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Chickerell Primary Academy
Rashley Road, Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4AT |
1.49 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Littlemoor Road, Preston, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6AA |
1.77 miles |
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth
Hardy Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0RH |
1.89 miles |
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Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery
Cross Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9QX |
2.18 miles |
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Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery
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2.55 miles |
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Wyke Regis Church of England Junior School
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2.65 miles |
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Portesham Church of England Primary School
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4.72 miles |
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Wyvern Academy
Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AL |
0.6 miles |
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Wey Valley Academy
436 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AN |
0.71 miles |
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Coastland College
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1.04 miles |
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Arbour House School
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1.05 miles |
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Kingfisher School
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1.34 miles |
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Westfield Arts College
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1.71 miles |
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Budmouth Academy Weymouth
Chickerell Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9SY |
1.74 miles |
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All Saints' Church of England Academy
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2.48 miles |