Schools and Education in Portesham

There are 10 schools within 5 miles of Portesham town centre, including 7 primary and 2 secondary schools. Of those inspected by Ofsted, 71% are rated Good or Outstanding. There are 2 schools rated below Good, making individual research important for families.

Total Schools
10
Primary
7
Secondary
2
Good / Outstanding
71%

Ofsted Ratings Overview

5
2
Good (5) Requires Improvement (2) Not yet inspected (3)
Chickerell Primary Academy Primary 4.1 miles Rashley Road, Chickerell, Weymouth, DT3 4AT Inspected: 13 January 2025 Wey Valley Academy Secondary 4.4 miles Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT3 5AN Inspected: 30 November 2023 Wyvern Academy 4.4 miles Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT3 5AL Inspected: 13 December 2024 Radipole Primary School Primary 4.6 miles Radipole Lane, Weymouth, DT3 5HS Inspected: 13 September 2023 Southill Primary School Primary 4.7 miles Sycamore Road, Southill, Weymouth, DT4 9UF Inspected: 05 December 2022
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School Primary 3.2 miles A35, Dorchester, DT2 9LW Inspected: 19 September 2023 Budmouth Academy Weymouth Secondary 4.9 miles Chickerell Road, Weymouth, DT4 9SY Inspected: 13 May 2024
Portesham Church of England Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Winter's Close, Portesham, Weymouth, DT3 4HP St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School Primary 4.3 miles Court Road, Weymouth, DT3 5DQ Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney Primary 4.4 miles School Lane, Dorchester, DT2 9AU