Chickerell Primary Academy
Rashley Road, Chickerell, Weymouth, DT3 4ATOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Chickerell Primary Academy is a primary school in Weymouth for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 179 schools in Dorset. It ranks 11th of 13 primary schools in Weymouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 November 2018, report published 13 December 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 December 2024
The school's view, 'every child matters, so every day counts,' is at the heart of its work. The school provides high-quality pastoral support to pupils and their families. It teaches pupils how to be safe, keep mentally well and stay active. Pupils talk openly and positively about differences between people and how staff 'always see the best in us'. They flourish because of the nurturing relationships and support that they receive from staff. Pupils typically comment that 'at this school no worry is left unattended'. The school is ambitious for its pupils. Staff want them to do well. Pupils are keen to learn, and most achieve well. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils and staff follow the school's approach to behaviour. Pupils behave sensibly in lessons and social situations. When pupils struggle with their emotions, staff take effective and supportive action. This enables pupils to get back to their learning. The provision for pupils' wider development is a strength. Pupils enjoy the opportunities on offer, such as kickboxing, circus skills and computer coding. These activities develop pupils' interests and talents well.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough. As a result, they do not build their knowledge well over time and have gaps in their learning. The trust should continue to improve its attendance strategies and work with families to ensure that pupils attend school regularly.
- The school has not ensured that leaders at all levels evaluate the impact of the curriculum. This means it does not know if pupils are remembering the key knowledge and skills they need. The trust needs to ensure that leaders at all levels evaluate how well pupils know and remember what they learn.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
420 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Chickerell Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conifers Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Southill Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
| Radipole Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 61% met the expected standard |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Jody Harris
- Phone
- 01305579148
- Address
- Rashley Road, Chickerell, Weymouth, DT3 4AT
- Local authority
- Dorset
- URN
- 139147
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.