Wey Valley Academy, based in Weymouth, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Wey Valley Academy currently has around 996 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 33.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 15.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 36.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 436 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT3 5AN |
| Website: | http://weyvalley-academy.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01305817000 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Dorset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Steven Dyer |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 147291 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1020 |
| Number of Pupils: | 996 |
| Number of Boys: | 498 |
| Number of Girls: | 498 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 15.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 36.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 87.60% | 872 |
| Other White | 4.40% | 44 |
| Indian | 1.30% | 13 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 12 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 11 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 6 |
| African | 0.40% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School Broadwey , DT3 5DQ | - not rated | 188 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School, Broadwey Broadwey , DT3 5DQ | - not rated | 188 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radipole Primary School Radipole Lane , DT3 5HS | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bincombe Valley Primary School Culliford Way , Littlemoor DT3 6AW | 3out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southill Primary School Sycamore Road , Southill DT4 9UF | 3out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wey Valley Academy 436 Dorchester Road , DT3 5AN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wey Valley School Dorchester Road , DT3 5AN | - not rated | 1 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wey Valley Academy Dorchester Road , DT3 5AN | - not rated | 1 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastland College Cranford Avenue , DT4 7LQ | - not rated | 2,720 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyvern Academy Dorchester Road , DT3 5AL | 3out of 4 | 247 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern School Dorchester Road , DT3 5AL | - not rated | 247 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Arts College Littlemoor Road , Preston DT3 6AA | 4out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southill Home Tuition Service Southill Youth Centre , Southill Garden Drive DT4 9SF | - not rated | 2,431 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College of the Sacred Hearts Carlton Road , DT4 7QD | - not rated | 2,768 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.