A requires improvement academy converter school in Dorset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Basic details and characteristics
Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 103.0 | 105.0 |
| 2023 | 101.0 | 103.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.
Interactive performance metrics over time
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 101.0 | 103.0 |
| 2024 | 103.0 | 105.0 |
Overall Trend:
Improving trend (+2.0 per year)
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+2.0 per year)
Up 2.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Soaring with Compassion"
Beechcroft St Paul’s is a Christian school with a vision, Soaring with Compassion, rooted in the Philippians 2:1–4 message. As a church school, we are committed to encouraging the exploration of the Christian faith and values and welcoming to other faiths, beliefs and values. We maintain strong links with our parish church, St Paul’s, with worship led weekly by Father Gregory.
Head Teacher message from Caroline Hawker welcoming families and outlining the Soaring with Compassion vision, highlighting compassionate and ambitious school life and inviting visitors to see the school in action.
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Wraparound care for Eden (nursery) through to Year 6. Breakfast club 7:45am–8:40am (£5). After-school option 3:10–4:10 (£5); 4:10–5:45 (£7.50) (for those attending a sports club 3:10–4:10). 3:10–5:45 (£12.50). Sessions must be booked and paid via the Arbor App at least 24 hours in advance. Location: mornings in the school hall, after-school in the brand new library. Light refreshments provided; late collection fee £7.00 per half hour after 5:45pm. Contact: School Office 01305 783500.
VIP Team (Kendall Stuart-Smith – Inclusion Leader; Claire Smith – Family Liaison Officer) coordinates support to vulnerable pupils. There is a focus on narrowing attainment gaps and ensuring access to the full curriculum. The school discusses Pupil Premium, Emotional, Literacy, Support Assistant (ELSA) services, and family guidance/workshops; partnerships with external services (e.g., Dorset SEND Local Offer, MHST, CAMHS) are referenced in related resources. The aim is for every child to read well and progress across the curriculum.
In-Year Admissions: Applications for in-year admission may be submitted at any time during the school year. The school is part of the LA’s in-year co-ordination scheme. The LA will liaise with the school on receipt of an in-year application so that it may be processed in accordance with the school’s admission arrangements.