Best 3 Primary schools in Lyme Regis – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

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Comparison of primary schools: Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy (Primary) in Lyme Regis; St Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme Regis (Primary) in Lyme Regis — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy and St Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme Regis. They are primary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Lyme Regis, Devon and Lyme Regis, Dorset. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy), published Mar 2024. The lowest is 3 (St Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme Regis), published Jun 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 250, typical FSM 20–25%, range 5–10%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as The First Federation Trust and DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy DT7 3TT	St Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme Regis DT7 3DY
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Lyme Regis Devon DT7 3TT	Lyme Regis Dorset DT7 3DY
Latest Ofsted	2 25 Mar 2024	3 16 Jun 2022
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	154	189
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	The First Federation Trust	DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.acornacademy.org	www.stmichaels.dsat.org.uk
Telephone	01297442210	01297442623
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy

DT7 3TT

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Lyme Regis
Devon
DT7 3TT
Ofsted: 2 25 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The First Federation Trust
Website: www.acornacademy.org
Telephone: 01297442210

St Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme Regis

DT7 3DY

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Lyme Regis
Dorset
DT7 3DY
Ofsted: 3 16 Jun 2022
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.stmichaels.dsat.org.uk
Telephone: 01297442623

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.