Budmouth Academy Weymouth
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Address | Chickerell Road, DT4 9SY |
| URN | 147443 |
School Census
| Total | 1538 |
| Girls/Boys | 790/748 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.4%/48.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 398 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 19/03/2024 | Requires improvement |
| 01/05/2018 | Inadequate |
| 19/09/2013 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 19/03/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 01/05/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 19/09/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31.70% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 48.40% |
| Entering EBacc | 68.70% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.75 |
| Progress 8 | -0.62 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 52% |
| Entering EBacc | 68% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.87 |
| Progress 8 | -0.56 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 52% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.98 |
| Progress 8 | -0.58 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 401 |
| As first preference | 249 |
| As second preference | 138 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 244 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 244 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 428 |
| As first preference | 280 |
| As second preference | 125 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 252 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 252 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 414 |
| As first preference | 244 |
| As second preference | 141 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 245 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 244 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 463 |
| As first preference | 246 |
| As second preference | 183 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 250 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 246 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 424 |
| As first preference | 261 |
| As second preference | 144 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 254 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 254 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 56% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 27% |
| no | 73% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 89% |
| no | 11% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Conifers Primary School
(0.47 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Radipole Lane, , DT4 0QF