# Portesham Church of England Primary School — Weymouth, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 3 published reviews

## Contact

- **Address:** Winters Close, Portesham, Weymouth, Dorset
- **Phone:** 01305 871283
- **Website:** https://www.portesham.dorset.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/weymouth/portesham-church-of-england-primary-school-22357

## About

Portesham Primary is a vibrant school; our children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve and progress. The children are at the heart of every decision we make. We want to ensure that every pupil is happy and confident, and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now and in the future.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Requires Improvement — May 2021
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Inadequate — May 2021
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Inadequate — May 2021
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Requires Improvement — May 2021
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Inadequate — May 2021

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Wonderful School!: I've been so impressed with Portesham Church of England Primary School. The facilities are great and the staff are friendly and supportive. My daughter has settled in really well and loves attending school. Can't recommend enough! *(Sep 2023)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Christian Values: Portesham Church of England Primary School has been a fantastic choice for my children. The Christian values that are promoted are wonderful to see and the teachers are passionate about teaching. My kids are happy and thriving here. Highly recommend. *(Jun 2022)*
- **3/5** — Disappointing experience: I have mixed feelings about Portesham Church of England Primary School. While the school has great facilities and a lovely atmosphere, my experience with the teachers was sometimes patchy. My child struggled with certain subjects and I didn't feel fully supported as a parent. It's okay, but not excellent. *(Mar 2021)*

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