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Wey Valley Academy

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Wey Valley Academy

436 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT3 5AN

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Pupils
996
Ages
11-16
FSM
33.0%
Attainment 8
40.9
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.9%
Basics 9-5
46.9%

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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
33.0%
EBacc APS
3.60
EBacc 9-5
16.5%
EBacc 9-4
24.2%
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About Wey Valley Academy

Wey Valley Academy is a secondary school in Weymouth, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.9. The school has around 996 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: 436 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT3 5AN | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Wey Valley Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — Good
  2. May 2019 — Inadequate (predecessor: Wey Valley Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Wey Valley Academy

What is Wey Valley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wey Valley Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Wey Valley Academy's latest exam results?
Wey Valley Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Wey Valley Academy located?
Wey Valley Academy is a secondary school in Weymouth, Dorset (DT3 5AN).
How many pupils attend Wey Valley Academy?
Wey Valley Academy has around 996 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Wey Valley Academy with other schools?
View Wey Valley Academy'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.