The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 474
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 34.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Miss A Fordham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Location
Cross Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9QX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery?
Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery currently has 474 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery take?
Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery?
Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery is in Weymouth, DT4 9QX, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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