Conifers Primary School Catchment Area
Conifers Primary School is a community primary school in Weymouth, Dorset , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 359 pupils, and a capacity of 390 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
359
Pupils
390
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Conifers Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Conifers Primary School?
The catchment area for Conifers Primary School is the geographic zone Dorset uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Dorset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Conifers Primary School is set by Dorset and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dorset catchment area documents →Conifers Primary School: 390 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity
Conifers Primary School has a published admission number of 390 places. 359 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 390, Dorset's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 37% of pupils at Conifers Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Dorset.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Dorset publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Dorset Council school admissions (official) →
Conifers Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Radipole Lane, Weymouth, DT4 0QF
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 37% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 134080
Other Primary Schools in Weymouth
If Conifers Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Weymouth are the next closest alternatives.
Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · DT4 9LU
Bincombe Valley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DT3 6AW
Radipole Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DT3 5HS
Southill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DT4 9UF
Wyke Regis Church of England Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DT4 9NU
Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DT4 9QX
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Conifers Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Conifers Primary School
What is the catchment area for Conifers Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Conifers Primary School is the geographic zone Dorset uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Dorset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Conifers Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Conifers Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 390 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Conifers Primary School? ▾
Admission to Conifers Primary School is managed by Dorset. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Conifers Primary School cover? ▾
Conifers Primary School is a primary school in Weymouth, Dorset, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Conifers Primary School? ▾
Conifers Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.