Chickerell Primary Academy
Weymouth, DT3 4AT · Dorset · primary school
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50th of 79 primary schools in Dorset we can score, 119 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.8/10 against 3,161 of them, against 2.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chickerell Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Robotics, Pop art and Junior Duke Awards clubs. Sports include table tennis, cross country, athletics, football, swimming, gymnastics, rounders and cricket. Arts activities feature musical performance, art exhibitions and learning an instrument. Trips to Sutton Poyntz and Carey Camp are also organised.
Getting in
The published school roll is 420 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard? How are class sizes managed when the school is at full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Chickerell Primary Academy
Overview
Chickerell Primary Academy has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school provides a nurturing environment where pupils flourish due to strong pastoral support and high expectations for behaviour. Leaders have established an ambitious curriculum with a strong focus on reading and personal development.
Strengths
- The school provides “high-quality pastoral support” and teaches pupils how to keep mentally well, with staff ensuring “no worry is left unattended.”
- Pupils demonstrate “positive attitudes” and are “eager to learn,” behaving sensibly in lessons and social situations.
- The curriculum is ambitious, identifying “key knowledge and vocabulary” across subjects and weaving in six ‘learning skills’ such as resilience.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, with quick identification and necessary adaptations to ensure success.
- Personal development is a strength, offering rich experiences like the Junior Dukes Award that develop pupils’ “perseverance and leadership skills.”
Areas to improve
- Attendance is inconsistent for some pupils, leading to “gaps in some pupils’ knowledge” and impacting their learning over time.
- Systems to check that pupils remember and understand what they have learned are “not securely in place,” meaning gaps in knowledge are not always addressed quickly.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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