St John's Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Coombe Avenue Weymouth Dorset DT4 7TP |
| Phone | 01305785711 |
| Reference Number | 144550 |
St John's Church of England Primary School is performing well overall, being rated as good in all areas except for early years provision, which is outstanding. The school fosters a nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Strong relationships between pupils and staff contribute to a positive atmosphere that encourages learning. Curriculum development is robust in many areas, and there is a clear commitment to supporting pupils with special educational needs. The school has recently undergone its first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic, which has been considered in the evaluations.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 231 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.59%
Girls: 55.41% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 22.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| 2 | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| 3 | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| 4 | 9 | 18 | 27 |
| 5 | 11 | 17 | 28 |
| 6 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 68.4% |
| Indian | 10% |
| White, Other | 9.5% |
| African | 3.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2020 | School inspection |
| 06 Jul 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 14 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided School, Weymouth | |
| 14 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jun 2014 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Jun 2014 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 10 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Feb 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jun 2004 | Full inspection |
| 28 Jun 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong and friendly relationships among pupils and staff
- Exceptional early years provision that fosters independence
- High expectations for pupil behavior and respect for diversity
- Broad and ambitious curriculum designed to build on prior learning
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- Visible enthusiasm for reading across all year groups
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the curriculum across some subjects
- Some pupils struggle to connect current and prior learning
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.9 | ||
| Writing | 3.4 | ||
| Maths | -1.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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1.09 miles |
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Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School
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1.1 miles |
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Bincombe Valley Primary School
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1.3 miles |
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1.46 miles |
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1.47 miles |
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Conifers Primary School
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1.62 miles |
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth
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1.77 miles |
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1.84 miles |
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Chickerell Primary Academy
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2.19 miles |
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Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery
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2.37 miles |
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2.48 miles |
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0.22 miles |
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Kingfisher School
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1.16 miles |
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Wyvern Academy
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1.37 miles |
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Wey Valley Academy
436 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AN |
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Westfield Arts College
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1.49 miles |
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Budmouth Academy Weymouth
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2.09 miles |
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2.27 miles |