Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School
School Name: Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School Address: Corporation Road Town/City: Weymouth County: Dorset Postcode: DT4 0LQ Telephone Number: 01305 783500 Website: www.beechcroft.dsat.org.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 2-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2017 Trust: Diocese Of Salisbury Academy Trust Sponsor: Diocese Of Salisbury
Headteacher: Miss Caroline Hawker
Capacity: 218
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 189 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 50.9%
URN: 144298
DfE Number: 838/2004
UKPRN: 10064693
UPRN: 100041118874
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: South Dorset (E14001485)
Electoral Ward: Westham (E05012729)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)
Easting & Northing: 366974E, 79541N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 36' 54.99" N 2° 28' 4.92" W
Plus Code: 9C2VJG8J+4Q
DfE Record: View record
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- Ms Susan Biles - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 December 2026.
- Ms Susan Biles - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 14 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 December 2026.
- Mrs Lorraine Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 September 2029.
- Mr Jon Griffiths - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mrs Siobhan Lennon-Patience - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mrs Sally Longman - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 July 2026.
- Mrs Julia Moore - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 28 July 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
- Mrs Lynne Phillips - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 May 2029.
- Mrs Sharon Waight - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 October 2029.