Lulworth and Winfrith CofE Primary School
Wareham, BH20 5SA · Dorset · primary school
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65th of 79 primary schools in Dorset we can score, 119 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,495 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 2.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 38.0 · 7 | 62% | 0.41 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 38% | 1.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lulworth and Winfrith CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 6.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 2.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Creation Station, Forest School, and Multi-Sports clubs, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 95 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the 38.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific activities take place during the Forest School sessions?
What Ofsted said about Lulworth and Winfrith CofE Primary School
Overview
Lulworth and Winfrith CofE VC Primary School is described as “ambitious for all pupils,” with a “reinvigorated curriculum” and renewed support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The report highlights that “much has changed since the last inspection,” noting that staff and leaders have worked hard to improve the school, resulting in a positive environment where pupils “enjoy coming to school” and feel “safe and well looked after.”
Strengths
- Pupils are “enthusiastic about the lessons” and proud of their community, describing it as a place where “everyone is kind and thoughtful.”
- The updated curriculum enables most pupils, including those with SEND, to develop a “much more secure understanding of subjects.”
- Most pupils become “confident and fluent readers,” benefiting from clear phonics sessions and high-priority language development in the early years.
- Attendance levels are “improving and in line with national figures” following a more structured approach to monitoring absences.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, and the multi-academy trust has provided “highly effective support” underpinning recent improvements.
Areas to improve
- Some activities, including phonics sessions, are “too complicated” and do not provide sufficient opportunities for pupils to “practise and consolidate their learning,” particularly affecting disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- Expectations of pupil behaviour are “not consistent across the school,” meaning pupils do not always know what is expected, leading to lost teaching time when focus drifts.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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