St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth
84%
Capacity
205
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 205 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 243 places).
Ofsted has rated St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth "Good", the school is led by headteacher Marcella Romano, it falls under Dorset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10095th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 37th out of 68 in Dorset.
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth is a popular choice with families — it received 59 applications for 27 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth include Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cricket, Netball, Swimming, as well as clubs including Gardening, Science Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Hardy Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0RH |
| Headteacher | Marcella Romano |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 205 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.6% |
| School Capacity | 205 / 243 (84% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
10095th of 13,686
Nationally
987th of 1,469
In South West
37th of 68
In Dorset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
53%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
59
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hardy Avenue, Weymouth
Dorset, DT4 0RH
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