Beechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Address | Corporation Road, DT4 0LQ |
| School Website | www.beechcroft.dsat.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1305783500 |
| URN | 144298 |
School Census
| Total | 220 |
| Girls/Boys | 107/113 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.6%/51.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 91 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 20/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 20/02/2024 | Requires improvement |
| 15/01/2020 | Requires improvement |
| 24/04/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 20/02/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 15/01/2020 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 24/04/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6 |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | 0.5 |
| Writing Progress | 1.4 |
| Maths Progress | -1.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -1.0 |
| Writing Progress | 1.5 |
| Maths Progress | -0.1 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | -0.7 |
| Writing Progress | -0.5 |
| Maths Progress | -2.1 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 46 |
| As First Preference | 15 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 16 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 39 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 70 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 58 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 64 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 93 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 33 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 74 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 27 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 38% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 36% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 7% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 56% |
| no | 44% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 40% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 36% |
| no | 64% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Conifers Primary School
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Radipole Lane, , DT4 0QF