The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 359
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 37%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Mr Andrew Johnson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Location
Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0QF
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Conifers Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Conifers Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Conifers Primary School?
Conifers Primary School currently has 359 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Conifers Primary School take?
Conifers Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Conifers Primary School?
Conifers Primary School is in Weymouth, DT4 0QF, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Conifers Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Conifers Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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