Portesham Church of England Primary School
URN: 149143 • Weymouth DT3 4HP
Overview
- Name
- Portesham Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 149143
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Vicky Prior (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01305871283
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Winters Close, Weymouth DT3 4HP
Summary
Portesham Church of England Primary School is a mixed academy located in Weymouth, Dorset, with a current enrolment of 57 pupils against a capacity of 105. The school is part of the First Federation Trust, which comprises 29 primary schools across Devon and Dorset, promoting collaboration while respecting each school's unique identity. The ethos of the school is rooted in Christian values, focusing on the holistic development of each child, ensuring they are happy, confident, and well-supported in their learning journey.
The curriculum at Portesham is designed to be relevant to the needs of its pupils, fostering enthusiasm and motivation to achieve. The school prioritises creating a nurturing environment where children can flourish academically and socially. With a commitment to inclusivity, approximately 26.3% of students are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the school's dedication to supporting all families within the community.
Parents can stay informed through the school's website, which includes resources such as term dates, class pages, and contact information. The school encourages open communication and invites parents to engage actively in their children's education.
The curriculum at Portesham is designed to be relevant to the needs of its pupils, fostering enthusiasm and motivation to achieve. The school prioritises creating a nurturing environment where children can flourish academically and socially. With a commitment to inclusivity, approximately 26.3% of students are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the school's dedication to supporting all families within the community.
Parents can stay informed through the school's website, which includes resources such as term dates, class pages, and contact information. The school encourages open communication and invites parents to engage actively in their children's education.
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Key details
- LA
- Dorset
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 57
- Boys
- 36
- Girls
- 21
- FSM %
- 26.30
- Open date
- 2022-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 57 | 36 | 21 | 105 | 26.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 60 | 33 | 27 | 105 | 18.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 105 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 105 |
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