St John's Church of England Primary School
Weymouth, DT4 7TP · Dorset · primary school
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46th 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 — 2.5/10 against 2,634 of them, against 2.6/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the 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 (2.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 224 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. 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 core subjects? What specific activities are available during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who have not reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about St John's Church of England Primary School
Overview
St John’s Church of England Primary School is described as a ‘welcoming and friendly place’ where pupils ‘grow and learn together’. The inspection found that the school provides a ‘nurturing and inclusive environment’ with strong relationships between adults and pupils. Overall effectiveness was judged to be Good, with Early Years provision rated Outstanding.
Strengths
- Children in the early years have an ‘exceptional start to their education’, developing independence, resilience, and confidence from an early age.
- There is a visible ‘love of reading’ across the school, with staff effectively delivering phonics and ensuring books match pupils’ learning needs.
- Pupils demonstrate high levels of respect and politeness, understanding how to ‘respect difference’ and keep themselves safe online and in the community.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘supported well’, allowing them to progress through the curriculum alongside their peers.
- Trustees and governors ‘understand their roles well’, providing effective support and challenge to drive improvement.
Areas to improve
- The implementation of the curriculum is ‘not yet fully effective across all subjects and classes’, meaning some pupils do not build knowledge as well as they could.
- In some subjects, pupils are ‘not consistently able to recall their prior learning’, preventing them from connecting current studies with previous knowledge.
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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 30% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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