Budmouth Academy Weymouth

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Dorset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Budmouth Academy Weymouth.

Weymouth, DT49SY Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
40.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.62
English & Maths grade 4+ %
49.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 51.2%
Continue in education or training
34.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 41.0%
Sustained employment
73.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 37.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
19 March 2024
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Chickerell Road
Weymouth, DT49SY
Phone
1305830500
Website
budmouth-aspirations.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147443
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Chickerell Road, Weymouth, DT4 9SY
Website
https://www.budmouth-aspirations.org/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1,800 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,506
Free School Meals
27.6% (416 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (45 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.8%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
27.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
41.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
37.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
11.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
34%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
116 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
94 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
188
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,506 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Sports Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 2 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Excellence Determination Self-Worth Belonging Heroes Sense of Accomplishment Engagement Curiosity Creativity Spirit of Adventure Purpose Leadership Responsibility Confidence to Take Action

Head Teacher's Message

Budmouth Academy Weymouth welcomes students with a commitment to the highest quality education, aspiration, and empowerment of future generations; the Principal emphasizes that all students should learn, thrive, and lead successful lives within an inclusive and ambitious framework.

Facilities

Library and Resource Centre Centre of Excellence Catering (2 internal cafés and main canteen, The Bistro, Hub Café) Premises Lettings Chuckles Community Day Nursery

Curriculum Highlights

Aspirations 'No Limits' Curriculum (ambitious, enriching, broad and balanced) Budmouth Curriculum Overview Year 7 Curriculum Model Creator Space (Year 7-9) Higher Project Qualification (HPQ Year 10-11) Aspirations Employability Diploma (AED Year 12-13) Curriculum structure: two-week timetable of 50 lessons Curriculum is knowledge-rich with explicit instruction, retrieval practice, and progression through cognitive science evidence 5 Power Skills: Active listening, Working cooperatively, Self-regulating, Applying knowledge, Imagination 3 Guiding Principles & 8 Conditions of Success (Self-Worth, Engagement, Purpose)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Daily Breakfast Club

SEND Provision

Budmouth Academy provides SEND support through Learning Support Centre, Student Support Centre, and an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) Base, with tailored programmes, ELSA support, access to outside agencies, and a team including SENDCo, Inclusion Lead, and dedicated learning and ASC staff. The provision covers transition, accessibility, and EHCP-related planning, with the aim of enabling each student to thrive.

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions are managed with a Published Admissions Number (PAN) of 260. Open admissions information and deadlines are provided (closing date for secondary and upper school applications: 31 October 2025). Offers for on-time applications are communicated on 2 March 2026; late applications on 30 March 2026. The Local Authority (Dorset) handles the admissions process. External Sixth Form applicants have a Published Admissions Number of 50, with internal and external applicants needing to meet the same academic criteria. Policy documents include Admissions Policy 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28, as well as Sixth Form Prospectus and Course Guide. For more information, contact the Director of Sixth Form.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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