Question 1

What schools serve Weymouth?

Accepted Answer

There are 22 schools in Weymouth, Dorset — including Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery, Bincombe Valley Primary School, Radipole Primary School, Southill Primary School, Wyke Regis Church of England Junior School and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Weymouth?

Accepted Answer

Weymouth has 14 primary schools and 3 secondary schools. There are also 5 other schools (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Weymouth?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Weymouth, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Weymouth schools are set by Dorset and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Dorset admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Weymouth?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Weymouth are set by Dorset as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Weymouth

Primary Schools in Weymouth (14)

Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery

Bincombe Valley Primary School

Radipole Primary School

Southill Primary School

Wyke Regis Church of England Junior School

Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery

Conifers Primary School

Chickerell Primary Academy

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth

Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

St John's Church of England Primary School

Portesham Church of England Primary School

St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School

Secondary Schools in Weymouth (3)

All Saints' Church of England Academy

Wey Valley Academy

Budmouth Academy Weymouth

Other Schools in Weymouth (5)

Westfield Arts College

Coastland College

The Compass

Wyvern Academy

Kingfisher School