The short version
Average GCSE results. 83% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.0
1.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
1.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
57%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.26
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 256 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 131 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,499
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 27.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sara Mashike
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Chickerell Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9SY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBudmouth College
Secondary · Very close
Conifers Primary School
Primary · 817m away
Chickerell Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
The Compass
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth
Primary · 1.4km away
Kingfisher School
Independent · 1.7km away
Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Budmouth Academy Weymouth a selective school?
No. Budmouth Academy Weymouth is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Budmouth Academy Weymouth's Ofsted rating?
Budmouth Academy Weymouth was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Budmouth Academy Weymouth?
Budmouth Academy Weymouth currently has 1,499 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Budmouth Academy Weymouth take?
Budmouth Academy Weymouth caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Budmouth Academy Weymouth?
Budmouth Academy Weymouth is in Weymouth, DT4 9SY, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Budmouth Academy Weymouth have a sixth form?
Yes, Budmouth Academy Weymouth has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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