St John's Church of England Primary School
77%
Capacity
231
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St John's Church of England Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 231 pupils on roll, operating at 77% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amanda Aze, it falls under Dorset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 30% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13277th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 67th out of 68 in Dorset.
St John's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 55 applications for 29 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cricket, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Science Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.6%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, St John's Church of England Primary School 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Coombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TP |
| Headteacher | Amanda Aze |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 231 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.6% |
| School Capacity | 231 / 300 (77% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (30%)
13277th of 13,686
Nationally
1410th of 1,469
In South West
67th of 68
In Dorset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
30%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
47%
'23/24
30%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
55
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Coombe Avenue, Weymouth
Dorset, DT4 7TP
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