Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Weymouth (Dorset).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At Beechcroft St Pauls, we believe that every child has the potential to soar. Guided by our vision, Soaring with Compassion , we are committed to nurturing not only bright minds but also kind hearts. Our school is a place where children are encouraged to dream big, care deeply, and grow into thoughtful, resilient individuals.
Our core values Hope, Respect, and Wisdom are woven into every aspect of school life. We are proud of our dedicated staff, supportive families, and most importantly, our wonderful pupils who bring joy and energy to our school every day. Together, we create a vibrant learning community where compassion lifts us all.
Whether you are a current parent, a prospective family, or a visitor, I invite you to explore our website and discover what makes Beechcroft St Pauls such a special place to learn and grow.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
7 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Computing
- Dance
- Drama
- Music
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
Key facts
- URN
- 144298
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Constituency
- South Dorset
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2017
Governing body (6 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Susan Biles | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Julia Moore Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sally Longman | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2026 | |
| Mrs Sharon Waight | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Lorraine Brown | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Lynne Phillips | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Susan Biles | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Siobhan Lennon-Patience Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Jon Griffiths Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record