St John's Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Weymouth, South West DT4 7TP · Dorset
#1401 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#12660 of 15,697 nationally
About St John's Church of England Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School is a academy primary located in Weymouth, in the Dorset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 224 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 27.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1401st of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (51th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (10th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 224; capacity filled 74.7%.
There are 17 schools in Weymouth; St John's Church of England Primary School ranks 13th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)43%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)7%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)26.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St John's Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 224
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 26.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 74.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 43%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 7%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St John's Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Radipole Primary School
Weymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
437 students · 1.6 km away
Southill Primary School
Weymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students · 1.8 km away
Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School
Weymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
189 students · 1.8 km away
Bincombe Valley Primary School
Weymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
291 students · 2.1 km away
Wey Valley Academy
Weymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
994 students · 2.3 km away
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Weymouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
225 students · 2.4 km away
St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Weymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
213 students · 2.4 km away
Conifers Primary School
Weymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
324 students · 2.6 km away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth
Weymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
201 students · 2.9 km away
Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery
Weymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
471 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Summerhill Academy
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223 students
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223 students
Gulval School
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223 students
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
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225 students
Oldmixon Primary School
Weston-Super-Mare · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
223 students
Chulmleigh Primary School
Chulmleigh · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
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Frequently asked questions
Is St John's Church of England Primary School a good school?
St John's Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 27.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1401 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St John's Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
St John's Church of England Primary School ranks #1401 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #12660 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St John's Church of England Primary School?
St John's Church of England Primary School had 224 students in 2025.
Is St John's Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St John's Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St John's Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St John's Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.