St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Weymouth, DT3 5DQ · Dorset · primary school
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13th 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 — 6.3/10 against 3,685 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 62% | 3.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 10.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend Year 5 and Year 6 trips to the Isle of Wight. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 213 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 do the breakfast and after-school clubs operate on days when the school is at full capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in their assessments?
What Ofsted said about St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school with an ethos of "warmth and community" where pupils "enjoy being at school" and behave "calmly and kindly." Leaders have significantly redesigned the curriculum to be "broad and ambitious," ensuring pupils are "well prepared for the transition to the next stage of their education." The inspection highlights strong personal development, with pupils actively contributing to school life through initiatives like the 'eco group' and musical performances.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well sequenced," particularly in mathematics where pupils rehearse calculation methods systematically to build confidence in problem-solving.
- Teachers "model the learning for pupils clearly," such as demonstrating how to check written work in English and supporting letter formation in Reception.
- There is a "well-embedded and methodical approach to teaching pupils to read," with effective support for using phonics to read and spell new words.
- The needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "identified effectively," with adaptations well matched to individual requirements.
- Leaders share a "strong vision" and staff appreciate actions taken to consider workload and share expertise across the trust.
Areas to improve
- In a few parts of the curriculum, key knowledge and vocabulary are not clearly refined; the school should ensure the most important content is explicitly identified so teachers know what pupils need to learn and when.
- Assessment in some foundation subjects is not as informative as desired; the school should ensure checks routinely provide helpful information on how well pupils have learned and remembered curriculum content.
Safeguarding
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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