Portesham Church of England Primary School

About Portesham Church of England Primary School

Portesham Church of England Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Weymouth, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 57 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Dorset →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

57 / 105 (54%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 May 2025

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

Winters Close, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4HP

Phone

01305871283

Head Teacher

Vicky Prior

Website

www.portesham.dorset.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Portesham Church of England Primary School?

Portesham Church of England Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Weymouth, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Portesham Church of England Primary School have?

Portesham Church of England Primary School has 57 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Portesham Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

38% of pupils at Portesham Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Portesham Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Portesham Church of England Primary School is part of THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST.

Where is Portesham Church of England Primary School?

Portesham Church of England Primary School is located at Winters Close, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4HP.