Chickerell Primary Academy

About Chickerell Primary Academy

Chickerell Primary Academy is an academy converter in Weymouth, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 409 pupils on roll. It is part of THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 21.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Dorset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

409 / 420 (97%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Rashley Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4AT

Phone

01305579148

Headteacher

Jody Harris

Website

http://www.chickerell.dorset.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chickerell Primary Academy?

Chickerell Primary Academy is an academy converter in Weymouth, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Chickerell Primary Academy have?

Chickerell Primary Academy has 409 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Chickerell Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

52% of pupils at Chickerell Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Chickerell Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Chickerell Primary Academy is part of THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST.

Where is Chickerell Primary Academy?

Chickerell Primary Academy is located at Rashley Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4AT.