St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Weymouth, DT3 6AA · Dorset · primary school
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44th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.5/10 against 3,141 of them, against 2.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 225 pupils against a stated capacity of 370. 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
Since the 2025 inspection was recent, what specific actions have been taken to address the gap in higher standard attainment? How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that aspects of the school’s work “may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection,” triggering a future graded inspection. Despite a period of turbulence causing educational decline, new leadership has created a “happy and nurturing place to learn” with improved behaviour and attendance. However, inconsistencies in teaching and gaps in pupil knowledge remain.
Strengths
- The school is described as a “happy and nurturing place to learn” where pupils have “warm and positive relationships with staff.”
- Behaviour has improved significantly; the report notes “no suspensions of pupils in the last two academic years” and that incidents of bullying are dealt with swiftly.
- Attendance has increased due to a “more proactive approach to working with families.”
- Early reading has been prioritised, with pupils “learning to read quicker than in the past” following targeted support.
- Staff and parents praise the “strong sense of a shared vision” and effective communication from leaders.
Areas to improve
- The trust must ensure staff use “appropriate teaching strategies or resources” to explain new concepts clearly, as current implementation is variable.
- Learning tasks must be “well matched to what pupils can already do” to prevent progress from being “patchy.”
- The trust should address “gaps in knowledge” in wider subjects caused by historical curriculum weaknesses.
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 | 16% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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