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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis, DT7 3DY · Dorset · primary school

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Ofsted: Requires improvement · 2022 Inspected 4 years ago Mixed Primary Church of England
2.2/10 Below average

63rd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.7/10 against 2,115 of them, against 3.2/10 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
MeasurePercentileWeightAdds
Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 53.0 · 24 41% 0.98
Ofsted 3 34% 0.10
Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 6.0 · 45 26% 1.14

Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.

St Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme Regis overview

How it's doing

In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 6.0% against a national median of 7%. The school was rated Requires improvement in April 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools).

Beyond the classroom

Pupils can join the Gardening Club, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.

Getting in

The published school roll is 59 pupils against a stated capacity of 189. 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 plan to improve outcomes following the 2022 inspection? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard?

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Expected standard
53%
2024/25
Higher standard
6%
2024/25
Demand
×1.0
1st prefs per place, 2026/27
Free school meals
34%
vs 25% across England

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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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