Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery
Shrubbery Lane, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, DT4 9LUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery is a primary school in Weymouth for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 179 schools in Dorset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 January 2016, report published 22 February 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 May 2025
A calm and welcoming atmosphere pervades this school. Staff greet pupils warmly each morning. Pupils arrive smiling and happy. They enjoy attending school and feel safe. From the Nursery Year, children demonstrate a strong understanding of routines and quickly settle into school life. The school has high expectations for its pupils. Pupils work hard in classrooms and want to be successful. Typically, pupils achieve well across a range of subjects. In the playground, pupils play together harmoniously in the well-resourced space. They enjoy climbing on 'the tower' or whizzing down the 'swirly-whirly' slide. The school sets clear expectations of how pupils should behave. Positive and caring relationships sit at the heart of this. Pupils rise to these expectations and behave well. They enjoy receiving stickers and points for their good work. They are proud of certificates that they receive for showing the school's values of compassion, respect and perseverance. The school supports pupils in developing their talents and interests through a wide range of clubs and activities. For example, tag rugby, basketball and cooking. Members of the school council help to make decisions about things that are important to them. They raise money and buy plants and flowers to brighten the school reception area.
What the school should improve
- At times, the school's checks on pupils' learning do not fully identify where some pupils would benefit from further securing their knowledge. On occasion, this means some pupils do not get the depth of knowledge they are capable of. The school should ensure teachers are equipped to systematically assess pupils' understanding to help them deepen their learning as needed.
- In the early years, the learning opportunities provided do not always have a clear learning focus. This means that children do not have well-considered opportunities to consolidate and deepen their learning. The school should ensure all activities have a sharp focus on what children should achieve with increased, high-quality interactions with adults.
Pupil numbers and mix
220 pupils on roll, with places for 220
Schools near Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyke Regis Church of England Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Conifers Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Gary Spracklan
- Phone
- 01305782470
- Address
- Shrubbery Lane, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, DT4 9LU
- Local authority
- Dorset
- URN
- 113713
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.