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Budmouth Academy Weymouth

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Budmouth Academy Weymouth

Chickerell Road, Weymouth, DT4 9SY

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Weymouth.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,499
Ages
11-18
FSM
27.1%
Attainment 8
41.5
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Mar 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.1%
Basics 9-5
40.3%

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
52.9%
EBacc APS
3.81
EBacc 9-5
13.4%
EBacc 9-4
21.4%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
26.13
A*-A Grades
5.9%
A*-B Grades
29.3%
AAB+ %
1.9%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 127 students entered

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About Budmouth Academy Weymouth

Budmouth Academy Weymouth is a secondary school in Weymouth, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.5. The school has around 1,499 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Chickerell Road, Weymouth, DT4 9SY | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Mar 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. May 2018 — Inadequate (predecessor: Budmouth College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Budmouth Academy Weymouth

What is Budmouth Academy Weymouth's Ofsted rating?
Budmouth Academy Weymouth received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Budmouth Academy Weymouth's latest exam results?
Budmouth Academy Weymouth: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Budmouth Academy Weymouth located?
Budmouth Academy Weymouth is a secondary school in Weymouth, Dorset (DT4 9SY).
How many pupils attend Budmouth Academy Weymouth?
Budmouth Academy Weymouth has around 1,499 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Budmouth Academy Weymouth with other schools?
View Budmouth Academy Weymouth'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.