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Budmouth Academy Weymouth
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- Chickerell DT4 9SY
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: The school is calm and orderly, with high expectations of conduct.
Academic Progress: Students do not learn consistently well across the curriculum.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching in some subjects does not always check pupil understanding before new content.
Opportunities for Involvement: Many pupils take on leadership roles, including anti-bullying ambassadors.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The trust has supported improvements, particularly in curriculum development.
Managing Bullying and Safety: High-quality pastoral care means pupils feel safe and well cared for.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There is a range of support available for mental health and well-being.
Extracurricular Offerings: The extra-curricular offer is a strength with a variety of clubs and activities, including the Combined Cadet Force and the Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award.
Outdoor Facilities: The school provides a range of opportunities to experience the world of work.
Career Counselling Services: Students complete an 鈥榓spirations employability diploma鈥� in the sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support for pupils with SEND is more variable; some work is not matched to their needs.
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Budmouth Academy Weymouth is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 1506 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 34% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
93.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The College provides other forms of assistance to a significant number of ASC students in addition to the 12 Base students. The Base staff who are on duty may quietly watch and guide the children's social interactions during these important, regulated exchanges. We recognise that parents are frequently the foremost experts on their own children, and by staying in close contact with parents, we aim to take use of this knowledge. Some children have a notepad or planner that teachers and teaching assistants use to inform parents about happenings during the day and that parents use to comment on important events at home or at school. We don't have an open house policy since students with ASC have a harder time than most adjusting to change and a lack of regularity, but we are more than pleased to host brief visits from small groups of parents or professionals every term if they are scheduled in advance.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.5 | 15.1 | 17.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 34% | 48% | 31% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 3.10% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.55 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 19.08% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 30.94% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 68% | 15.19% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 5.83% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 9.53% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.87 | 2.31 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 82.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 243 | 147 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 75.58% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 33.42% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 32.21% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.13% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.79% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.21% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.58 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 21.85% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 34.33% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 56% | 18.03% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 8.18% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 11.45% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.98 | 2.57 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 94.1% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 251 | 157 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 88% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 38.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 35.76% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 13.86% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.43% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.62% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 18.97% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 30.84% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 18.94% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 6.69% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 10.5% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.27 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.39% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.94% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 38.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.11% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.83% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.39% | 2.75% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.98 | 31.48 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.27 | 30.99 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.10% | 12.05% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 126 | 148 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 45.86% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 6.43% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 33% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 9.43% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.74 | 37.79 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.36 | 37.55 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.7% | 18.72% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 164 | 176 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 48.69% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.38% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 29.69% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 11.85% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 28.56 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 28.14 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 10.79% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 187 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 45.92% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 32.42% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 10.17% | 8.8% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Budmouth Academy Weymouth
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
