Portesham Church of England Primary School, Weymouth

From the headteacher's welcome: "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."

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.

In 2025, 50% of Year 6 pupils at Portesham Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 71% in Dorset and 77% and 75% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 1 family put Portesham Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 4 named it as one of their preferences, for 1 place offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Portesham Church of England Primary School are Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School (3.1 miles, Requires improvement); Chickerell Primary Academy (4.3 miles, Good, 78% reading, 68% maths); Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney (4.3 miles, Good, 87% reading, 87% maths); and St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School (4.4 miles, 90% reading, 93% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Portesham Church of England Primary School.

Portesham Church of England Primary School is one of 29 schools run by The First Federation Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 57% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

21 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Portesham Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 67% would recommend the school, 86% say their child is happy there and 29% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (91%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (29%).

Portesham Church of England Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Portesham Church of England Primary School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church Lane (e-bound), 190 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Dorset (25).

Portesham Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.