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Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery

Dorset, DT4 9QXPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
54 1st-choice / 55 places
Ranking
#4,625
of 13,686 nationally

About Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery

Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery in Dorset is a state primary that outperforms the local authority average on the headline KS2 measure, with 69% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That is 13 percentage points above the Dorset average of 56% for primary schools, placing it comfortably in the top tier of schools in the area. The school ranks 16th out of 68 primaries in the county and sits in the top 50 nationally on this metric, which is a strong showing for a school where 34.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024 rated overall effectiveness as Good, the same grade it received in 2018, but with a notable upgrade in personal development, which was judged Outstanding. This suggests a school that is not only delivering solid academic results but is also paying close attention to how children grow as individuals.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressCross Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9QX
HeadteacherA Fordham
Local AuthorityDorset
Number of Pupils474
Free School Meals (FSM)34.8%
School Capacity474 / 465 (102% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Forest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumSensory RoomDining HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersNetballSwimmingAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChoirChessDramaArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: holytrinitypri.dorset.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery

Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.