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St John's Church of England Primary School

Coombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TP, Dorset


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.5 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
231
Capacity
300
Ages
211
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Faith
Church of England
Summary

With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in the top 90% for expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2. Although only 43% of pupils meet expected standards and just 7% achieve the higher standard, the school is well-regarded by parents. However, the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be areas for improvement compared to other schools in the region.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 19 March 2024
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.43%Bottom 10% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.7%Bottom 47% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.4%
Asian Indian10.0%
White Other9.5%
Black African3.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Asian Other2.2%
Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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50.62609, -2.45073 · DT4 7TP

School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN144550
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is St John's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?

St John's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 March 2024.

Is St John's Church of England Primary School a good school?

St John's Church of England Primary School scores 16.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

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