Wey Valley Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 436 Dorchester Road Weymouth Dorset DT3 5AN |
| Phone | 01305817000 |
| Reference Number | 147291 |
Wey Valley Academy has shown notable improvement and is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas. The school fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment, prioritizing the welfare of its students. Pupils report feeling happy and safe, attributing this to the strong relationships they have with staff and the supportive community atmosphere. Although the curriculum has been strengthened in recent times and engagement in learning is high, the school still faces challenges with attendance, which continues to impact pupil achievement and published outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 996 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 105 | 77 | 182 |
| 8 | 95 | 108 | 203 |
| 9 | 107 | 96 | 203 |
| 10 | 104 | 109 | 213 |
| 11 | 87 | 108 | 195 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.6% |
| White, Other | 4.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 18 Jan 2022 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Welcoming and inclusive community environment.
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff.
- Ambitious and well-planned curriculum.
- Strong focus on reading and literacy.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND in 'The Hub'.
- Strong personal development program with numerous extracurricular opportunities.
- Effective pastoral care that encourages positive behavior.
Areas for Improvement
- High levels of persistent absence affecting learning.
- Inconsistent implementation of the curriculum due to varying teacher expertise.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 55.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 79 | 13 |
| Third Preference | 38 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
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