Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Corporation Road Weymouth Dorset DT4 0LQ |
| Phone | 01305783500 |
| Reference Number | 144298 |
Beechcroft St Paul’s CofE Primary School is currently graded as requiring improvement, having made some progress since its last inspection. While the school is dedicated to fostering an environment of success and has implemented changes aimed at enhancing the curriculum, it has not fully succeeded in ensuring that pupils build their knowledge effectively across all subjects. The school shines in aspects of personal development, offering numerous extracurricular activities and a supportive atmosphere. However, challenges remain, particularly in reading proficiency among younger pupils and resolving behavior concerns effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 202 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.97%
Girls: 47.03% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 47.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 6 | 22 |
| 2 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 3 | 12 | 19 | 31 |
| 4 | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| 5 | 18 | 14 | 32 |
| 6 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.2% |
| Indian | 9.9% |
| Unclassified | 2.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2.5% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| African | 2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Jan 2025 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2020 | School inspection: |
| 04 Aug 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 24 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Beechcroft St Pauls CofE VA Primary School | |
| 24 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2006 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong focus on personal development and enrichment opportunities
- Positive, nurturing relationships between staff and pupils
- Ambitious curriculum developments underway
- Prioritization of support for pupils with special educational needs
- Effective arrangements for safeguarding
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent support for early reading leading to low fluency in some pupils
- Persistent behavior concerns not resolved swiftly
- Early years outcomes not sufficiently improving across all areas
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
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 | 106 |
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 | 0.5 | ||
| Writing | 1.4 | ||
| Maths | -1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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