Special schoolData as of May 2026

Westfield Arts College

Littlemoor Road, Preston, Weymouth, DT3 6AA

Foundation special school

Pupils

234

Ages

4-19

FSM

52.8%

Ofsted

Outstanding

Sept 2011

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About Westfield Arts College

Westfield Arts College is a secondary school in Weymouth, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2011 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 234 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Littlemoor Road, Weymouth, DT3 6AA | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Westfield Arts College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Feb 2023 — School remains Outstanding
Sept 2011 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Westfield Arts College

What is Westfield Arts College's Ofsted rating?

Westfield Arts College received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2011 inspection.

What are Westfield Arts College's latest exam results?

Westfield Arts College: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Westfield Arts College located?

Westfield Arts College is a secondary school in Weymouth, Dorset (DT3 6AA).

How many pupils attend Westfield Arts College?

Westfield Arts College has around 234 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Westfield Arts College with other schools?

View Westfield Arts College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Dorset.