The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.0
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
6.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
33%
Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 194 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 26 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
9% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 80 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 996
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 33%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
- Head
- Mr Steven Dyer
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
436 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
Wyvern School
Special school · Very close
Wyvern Academy
Academy · Very close
Radipole Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Bincombe Valley Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Southill Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Westfield Arts College
Special school · 2.2km away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wey Valley Academy a selective school?
No. Wey Valley Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wey Valley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wey Valley Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wey Valley Academy?
Wey Valley Academy currently has 996 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wey Valley Academy take?
Wey Valley Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wey Valley Academy?
Wey Valley Academy is in Weymouth, DT3 5AN, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wey Valley Academy have a sixth form?
No, Wey Valley Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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