Best 3 Primary schools in Weymouth – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Weymouth; St John's Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Weymouth; Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery (Primary) in Weymouth — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School, St John's Church of England Primary School and Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery. They are primary phase and academy converter and voluntary controlled school type located around Weymouth, Dorset. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School), published Jun 2015. The lowest is 2 (St John's Church of England Primary School), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St John's Church of England Primary School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 900, typical FSM 25–30%, range 15–20%–30–35%; all within the DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Attribute	St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School DT3 5DQ	St John's Church of England Primary School DT4 7TP	Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery DT4 9QX
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location	Weymouth Dorset DT3 5DQ	Weymouth Dorset DT4 7TP	Weymouth Dorset DT4 9QX
Latest Ofsted	1 25 Jun 2015	2 9 May 2024	2 7 May 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	300	465
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST	DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST	Dorset (838)
Website	www.stnlwey.dsat.org.uk	www.stjohns.dsat.org.uk	www.holytrinitypri.dorset.sch.uk
Telephone	01305812534	01305785711	01305783200
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School

DT3 5DQ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Weymouth
Dorset
DT3 5DQ
Ofsted: 1 25 Jun 2015
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.stnlwey.dsat.org.uk
Telephone: 01305812534

St John's Church of England Primary School

DT4 7TP

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Weymouth
Dorset
DT4 7TP
Ofsted: 2 9 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.stjohns.dsat.org.uk
Telephone: 01305785711

Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery

DT4 9QX

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Weymouth
Dorset
DT4 9QX
Ofsted: 2 7 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Dorset (838)
Website: www.holytrinitypri.dorset.sch.uk
Telephone: 01305783200

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.