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Portesham Church of England Primary School
Winters Close, Portesham, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4HP, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.3 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
57
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
54%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, which places it in the top 94% nationally. However, only 38% of students meet expected standards, and just 13% reach higher benchmarks, indicating room for improvement. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 67% recommending the school, suggesting a need for enhanced engagement and support.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs 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%. | 38% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (21 responses)
★★★★★3.2
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
86%
School keeps me informed
81%
Progress is communicated
76%
My child makes good progress
71%
Behaviour is good
71%
Good range of subjects
67%
I'd recommend this school
67%
School supports development
67%
School has high expectations
57%
Good range of extra-curricular
52%
School responds to concerns
43%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.7%
Mixed Other17.5%
White Other7.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.5%
Other3.5%
Location
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50.66967, -2.56146 · DT3 4HP
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN149143
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.portesham.dorset.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Portesham Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Portesham Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.
Is Portesham Church of England Primary School a good school?
Portesham Church of England Primary School scores 12.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Portesham Church of England Primary School?
Based on 21 Ofsted Parent View responses, Portesham Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 64% across all parent survey questions.
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