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Budmouth Academy Weymouth

verifiedData: DfE & Ofsted 2024/25

personMr Michael Hoffmann

corporate_fareASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onWeymouth, DT4 9SY

phone 1305830500

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,538

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#12 in Dorset

#2,255 of 3,216 nationally

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Budmouth Academy Weymouth is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Weymouth, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Budmouth Academy Weymouth is an academy sponsor led in Weymouth, Dorset, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,499 pupils on roll, of whom 27% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42, placing the school #12 in Dorset and #2,255 of 3,216 nationally. 40.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 27 A-level subjects. 29.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 5.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.27 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. There are 3 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: Department for Education 2024/25, Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

40.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.0%

Entering EBacc57.10%

EBacc APS3.88

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.62

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68.70%

EBacc APS3.75

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68%

EBacc APS3.87

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56%

EBacc APS3.98

2021

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.27

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.5%

Achieving A*–A5.9%

Achieving A*–B29.3%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate81.7%

A-level subjects offered27

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.44

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate88.30%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate93.40%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate98.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

19 March 2024

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-03-19

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-05-01

Exempt School Inspection EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2013-09-19

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

7.4%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.3%(64 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,499 pupils. During this period, there were 111 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.4%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,499	111	7.4%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,506	106	7.0%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,491	107	7.2%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,506	106	7.0%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,511	152	10.1%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,534	121	7.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,538	82	5.3%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,553	79	5.1%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,523	81	5.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,521	64	4.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,527	82	5.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,511	85	5.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,515	40	2.6%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,519	88	5.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,548	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,548	109	7.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,563	150	9.6%	4.2%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 100 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 73 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 70 pupils

Hearing Impairment 12 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 10 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 9 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

95.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

33.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree33%

agree52%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree35%

agree42%

disagree16%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree53%

agree16%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

not applicable19%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes28%

no72%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree50%

agree34%

disagree7%

strongly disagree9%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree54%

agree32%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree53%

agree33%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree48%

agree40%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree66%

agree30%

disagree3%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree72%

agree25%

disagree2%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree54%

agree30%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes87%

no13%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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