Conifers Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Radipole Lane Weymouth Dorset DT4 0QF |
| Phone | 01305771289 |
| Reference Number | 134080 |
Conifers Primary School has made significant progress since its previous inspection and is now rated as good overall. The headteacher has fostered strong community ties and raised pupils' aspirations, creating a nurturing and respectful environment where students feel safe and valued. Teachers are dedicated to their students' educational journey and generally implement a quality curriculum, with effective practices in reading and mathematics that have shown improvements in student learning outcomes. However, some areas, particularly writing, still require additional focus to ensure all students can communicate effectively in that medium.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 359 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.03%
Girls: 50.97% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 19 | 34 |
| 2 | 32 | 27 | 59 |
| 3 | 22 | 30 | 52 |
| 4 | 27 | 31 | 58 |
| 5 | 26 | 26 | 52 |
| 6 | 28 | 28 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.7% |
| White, Other | 3.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 12 Feb 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong community links with local employers.
- High expectations set by leaders and staff.
- Nurturing environment that promotes safety and well-being.
- Effective phonics scheme leading to improved reading.
- Teachers demonstrate secure subject knowledge in mathematics.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in the writing curriculum.
- Some pupils are not fluent in writing accurately and legibly.
- A few foundation subject curriculums require further revision.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | -0.9 | ||
| Writing | 1.1 | ||
| Maths | -0.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 22 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 27 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
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0.57 miles |
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0.58 miles |
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Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery
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1.01 miles |
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Southill Primary School
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1.04 miles |
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Chickerell Primary Academy
Rashley Road, Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4AT |
1.07 miles |
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Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery
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1.16 miles |
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Wyke Regis Church of England Junior School
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1.25 miles |
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Radipole Primary School
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1.46 miles |
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1.62 miles |
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2.27 miles |
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2.67 miles |
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All Saints' Church of England Academy
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1.22 miles |
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Coastland College
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Wyvern Academy
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Wey Valley Academy
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Westfield Arts College
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