St John's Church of England Primary School

About St John's Church of England Primary School

St John's Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Weymouth, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 231 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 March 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 25% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 21% 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

231 / 300 (77%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 March 2024

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

Coombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TP

Phone

01305785711

Headteacher

Amanda Aze

Website

http://www.stjohns.dsat.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St John's Church of England Primary School?

St John's Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Weymouth, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does St John's Church of England Primary School have?

St John's Church of England Primary School has 231 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St John's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St John's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 March 2024).

How does St John's Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

43% of pupils at St John's Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St John's Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — St John's Church of England Primary School is part of DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is St John's Church of England Primary School?

St John's Church of England Primary School is located at Coombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TP.