St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth
Hardy Avenue, Weymouth, DT4 0RHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth is a primary school in Weymouth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 179 schools in Dorset. It ranks 13th of 13 primary schools in Weymouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 March 2024, report published 6 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Requires improvement
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 March 2024
Pupils enjoy attending this inclusive and happy school. They have a good understanding of the school's values and demonstrate these throughout the day-to- day interactions with one another. Pupils forge positive relationships with adults. Adults know the pupils well. Pupils feel safe and listened to. They are confident that adults will help them if they have any worries or concerns. Pupils understand the new behaviour system of 'ready, respectful and safe'. In class, occasionally some pupils do not respond as well to adults' high expectations. However, adults support pupils to refocus and continue with their learning. Pupils understand that some of their peers need additional help to self-regulate. They know that equality is important. They show respect and compassion for each other. Pupils help one another if they need it. The school supports pupils to develop as leaders. Head boy, girl, school council and 'Mini Vinnies' representatives are very proud of their roles. The wide range of extra- curricular clubs the school offers supports pupils to develop their interests and talents. They are proud to represent their school in local sporting events.
What the school should improve
- The learning needs of children in early years are not underpinned by effective early years pedagogy and practice. As a result, opportunities are missed for children to develop their knowledge and understanding. The trust should enable staff to develop their expertise in early years pedagogy so that children build knowledge well in all areas of the curriculum.
- Assessment in some wider curriculum subjects is not well developed. In these subjects, the school does not have a clear understanding of gaps pupils have. The trust needs to ensure that assessment is used to identify what pupils know and use this to adapt learning so that pupils know and remember more across all curriculum subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
201 pupils on roll, with places for 243
Schools near St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Conifers Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 61% met the expected standard |
| Wyke Regis Church of England Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Marcella Romano
- Phone
- 01305782600
- Address
- Hardy Avenue, Weymouth, DT4 0RH
- Local authority
- Dorset
- URN
- 140755
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.