Radipole Primary School
Weymouth, DT3 5HS · Dorset · primary school
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32nd 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 4,266 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 4.1/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Radipole Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Forest Schools, Eco Team, School Council, and swimming.
Getting in
The published school roll is 437 pupils against a stated capacity of 444. 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 60.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are used to help the 6.0% of pupils reaching the higher standard? How does the Forest Schools programme integrate with the core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Radipole Primary School
Overview
Radipole Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and enjoy their education. Leaders maintain high expectations for learning and behaviour, supported by a rich curriculum and strong staff morale.
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a "welcoming and friendly" community where they "get on well together" and report no bullying.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with a "well-implemented phonics programme" resulting in high outcomes.
- Staff are "very positive about working at the school" and feel supported by leaders who consider workload.
- Pupils benefit from extensive extra-curricular activities, including sports, creative pursuits, and an on-site nature reserve.
- Governors "challenge leaders effectively" and work closely to drive priorities forward.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum changes have "not yet embedded securely," meaning pupils do not develop a "deep understanding in some subjects."
- Pupils are "not yet secure in their understanding of fundamental British values."
- A small minority of parents wish for senior leaders to "respond more proactively to the concerns that they raise."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to identify signs of need and concerns reported swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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
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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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