Chickerell Primary Academy
URN: 139147 • Weymouth DT3 4AT
Overview
- Name
- Chickerell Primary Academy
- URN
- 139147
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jody Harris (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01305783876
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rashley Road, Weymouth DT3 4AT
Summary
Chickerell Primary Academy, located in Weymouth, Dorset, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 409 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing and supportive environment where every child feels valued and inspired to achieve their best. The ethos of the academy is encapsulated in the phrase, "Every child matters, so every day counts," reflecting their dedication to the holistic development of each student.
The curriculum at Chickerell Primary Academy is designed to be varied and inclusive, ensuring that all children can reach their potential. The school places a strong emphasis on key skills in reading, writing, and numeracy, while also offering a wide range of extracurricular activities, including creative arts, sports, and drama. Additionally, the school prioritises pupil safeguarding and emotional well-being, employing approaches such as ELSA and THRIVE to support students' readiness to learn.
Chickerell Primary Academy is also a Rights Respecting School, promoting the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. This commitment to Pupil Voice encourages children to engage actively in their education and community, fostering a sense of pride and responsibility among students.
The curriculum at Chickerell Primary Academy is designed to be varied and inclusive, ensuring that all children can reach their potential. The school places a strong emphasis on key skills in reading, writing, and numeracy, while also offering a wide range of extracurricular activities, including creative arts, sports, and drama. Additionally, the school prioritises pupil safeguarding and emotional well-being, employing approaches such as ELSA and THRIVE to support students' readiness to learn.
Chickerell Primary Academy is also a Rights Respecting School, promoting the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. This commitment to Pupil Voice encourages children to engage actively in their education and community, fostering a sense of pride and responsibility among students.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Reporting absences by Email (sen)
- SEND - useful information for parents and carers (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Accessibility policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Children's code of conduct/behaviour policy (other)
- Policies (other)
- Website Policy (other)
Key details
- LA
- Dorset
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 409
- Boys
- 215
- Girls
- 194
- FSM %
- 24.90
- Open date
- 2013-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-11-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 409 | 215 | 194 | 420 | 24.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 397 | 209 | 188 | 420 | 23.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 404 | 217 | 187 | 420 | 19.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 404 | 217 | 187 | 420 | 19.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 405 | 214 | 191 | 420 | 19.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 413 | 211 | 202 | 420 | 16.20 |
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