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Budmouth Academy Weymouth

State school · Weymouth, DT4 9SY
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,506 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,506 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Dorset
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Sara Mashike

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Chickerell Primary Academy 20 %
Conifers Primary School 19 %
Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery 13 %
Southill Primary School 10 %
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth 8 %
Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School 8 %
Wyke Regis Church of England Junior School 7 %
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School 5 %
OtherUnkn 4 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Radipole Primary School 3 %
8383651 2 %
St John's Church of England Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
55%
LA avg.
58%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
51%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average points score (2024)

School
27.40
LA avg.
32.94
Eng. avg.
35.69
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
97
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
15.5 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,506
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Chickerell Road
Weymouth
Dorset
DT4 9SY
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Telephone: 01305 830500

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Local authority: Dorset

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School data & information Budmouth Academy Weymouth Chickerell Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9SY
1,506 Pupil numbers
26 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
5 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
97 Number of teachers
19 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
51%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
39.90
LA avg.
44.30
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.62 Score Well below average
≈ 15% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 77 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 242 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 124 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 121 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 96 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 238 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 242 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 5
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 2
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
8%
LA avg.
14%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
27.40
LA avg.
32.94
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 16 C
Religious Studies GCE A level 4 C
Psychology GCE A level 18 C
Physics GCE A level 15 C
Mathematics GCE A level 20 B
History GCE A level 8 B
Geology GCE A level 9 B
Geography GCE A level 23 B
Film Studies GCE A level 11 B
English Literature GCE A level 17 C
English Language GCE A level 15 B
Economics GCE A level 8 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 6 C
Chemistry GCE A level 6 B
Biology GCE A level 16 C
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 8 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Budmouth Academy Weymouth is a mainstream school which has resourced provision with a capacity of 7 and 7 pupils on roll and a SEN unit with a capacity of 260 and 259 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
15.5 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes Yes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired Yes

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
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