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Westfield Arts College

State Special school · Weymouth, DT3 6AA
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 4-19
  • 234 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
234 ·
Local authority
Dorset
Area guides
SEN provision
    · ASD · MLD

Headteacher

Head

Mr Sean Kretz

Entrance

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Exit

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Latest results

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Teaching & learning

32
Number of teachers
7:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

100 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
0 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

234
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Short inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
Early years provision Satisfactory

What the school says

We provide for the individual needs of children aged 3-19 with moderate or complex learning difficulties. Many of our pupils have a combination of sensory and learning difficulties. We also have a specialist autism base for 30 pupils.

Contact the school

Address

Littlemoor Road
Preston
Weymouth
Dorset
DT3 6AA
Get directions

Telephone: 01305 833518

Email: office@westfield.dorset.sch.uk

Website: http://www.westfield.dorset.sch.uk

Local authority: Dorset

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School data & information Westfield Arts College Littlemoor Road, Preston, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6AA
234 Pupil numbers
52.8 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
7:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
32 Number of teachers
61 Number of teaching assistants

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Entry and exit data

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SEN overview

Westfield Arts College is a special school. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

We provide for the individual needs of children aged 3-19 with moderate learning difficulties and complex learning difficulties. Many of our pupils have a combination of sensory and learning difficulties. We also have a specialist autism base for 30 pupils.

100 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK special school avg. 99.3%
0 %
Students with SEN support UK special school avg. 0.7%

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 Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs Yes
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
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
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

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

Short inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
Early years provision Satisfactory
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