Conifers Primary School
Radipole Lane, Weymouth, DT4 0QFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Conifers Primary School is a primary school in Weymouth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 179 schools in Dorset. It ranks 6th of 13 primary schools in Weymouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 November 2022, report published 15 December 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 November 2022
The headteacher has ensured that the school sits at the heart of its community. For example, there are strong links with the nearby fire station and other local employers. Businesses come together at the annual careers fair. The headteacher has, successfully, raised the aspirations of pupils in what the future might hold for them. Leaders have high expectations of pupils and of each other. The school is a calm and orderly place for pupils to learn, without disruption. Pupils come happily to school. Staff have created a nurturing environment, where pupils feel safe. For pupils who struggle with their emotions and behaviour, staff meet and greet them and make sure they are ready to learn. Some pupils attend a breakfast club, so they can make a more positive start to their day. Everyone in the school community shows respect towards each other. There is an understanding of tolerance. Pupils say that bullying is rare. When it does happen, staff deal with it swiftly. Pupils learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. For example, pupils complete a daily mile in the school grounds. From Reception Year onwards, pupils learn about eating healthily. There are several extra-curricular activities, which enrich pupils' lives. There is a range of sporting and cultural after-school clubs and trips, aimed to broaden pupils' horizons.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have secure curriculums in place for most foundation subjects, but a few require further revision. In these subjects, pupils are not learning the key con- cepts nor building effectively on prior learning. Subject leaders need to consider how to build cumulatively towards the complex knowledge necessary for the next stage of a pupil's journey in education.
- Much work has been done to improve English across the school but writing needs further work. Some pupils are not yet fluent in writing accurately, coher- ently and legibly. As a result, they are not able to communicate effectively in this medium. Leaders need to ensure that teachers focus on improving the quality of pupils' writing.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
55 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
324 pupils on roll, with places for 390
Schools near Conifers Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 61% met the expected standard |
| Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Southill Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
| Chickerell Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sara Ellis
- Phone
- 01305771289
- Address
- Radipole Lane, Weymouth, DT4 0QF
- Local authority
- Dorset
- URN
- 134080
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.