Portesham Church of England Primary School, Weymouth

PrimaryData as of May 2026

Portesham Church of England Primary School

Winters Close, Portesham, Weymouth, DT3 4HP

A Good-rated primary school in Weymouth where 38% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy sponsor led

Church of England

Pupils

Ages

4-11

FSM

26.3%

Capacity

105

Ofsted

Good

May 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

50.0%

Writing

75.0%

Maths

75.0%

RWM Combined

38.0%

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About Portesham Church of England Primary School

Portesham Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Weymouth, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 21 responses), 67% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 38% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 57 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Winters Close, Weymouth, DT3 4HP | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Portesham Church of England Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

May 2025 — Good
Jan 2022 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: Portesham Church of England Primary School)
May 2021 — Inadequate (predecessor: Portesham Church of England Primary School)
Oct 2012 — Outstanding (predecessor: Portesham Church of England Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Portesham Church of England Primary School

What is Portesham Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Portesham Church of England Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about Portesham Church of England Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 21 responses): 67% of parents would recommend Portesham Church of England Primary School.

What are Portesham Church of England Primary School's latest exam results?

Portesham Church of England Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 38% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Portesham Church of England Primary School located?

Portesham Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Weymouth, Dorset (DT3 4HP).

How many pupils attend Portesham Church of England Primary School?

Portesham Church of England Primary School has around 57 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Portesham Church of England Primary School with other schools?

View Portesham Church of England Primary School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Dorset.