Budmouth Academy Weymouth
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Chickerell Road Weymouth Dorset DT4 9SY |
| Phone | 01305830500 |
| Reference Number | 147443 |
Budmouth Academy, which has not been inspected under section 5 before, demonstrates a mixed performance overall, requiring improvement in key areas while performing well in others. The school's ambition for its students is clear, especially evident in the sixth form, where students are well supported and courses are valued. However, inconsistencies in curriculum planning and delivery have resulted in below-average examination results, marked by varying expectations across subjects. The leadership is dedicated to fostering improvement; however, this has yet to translate into significantly improved outcomes for all students, particularly in ensuring effective learning across the curriculum.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1499 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.97%
Girls: 52.03% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 126 | 131 | 257 |
| 8 | 130 | 129 | 259 |
| 9 | 122 | 128 | 250 |
| 10 | 126 | 128 | 254 |
| 11 | 110 | 127 | 237 |
| 12 | 49 | 75 | 124 |
| 13 | 52 | 56 | 108 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.9% |
| White, Other | 5.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong extra-curricular activities with high student participation.
- High-quality pastoral care that helps students feel safe.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND in specially resourced provision.
- Good behaviour and attitudes among the majority of students.
- Strong focus on character development and community service, especially in the sixth form.
- Wide range of courses and effective learning in the sixth form.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum planning leading to ineffective learning in some subjects.
- Many pupils struggle to retain knowledge or connect learning effectively.
- Assessment strategies are not effectively used by all teachers.
- Support for other pupils with SEND in mainstream lessons is variable.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 40.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 53.8% |
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:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 26.2 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 27.04 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 1.9% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 123 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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0.8 miles |
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1.09 miles |
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1.28 miles |
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1.35 miles |
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1.74 miles |
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2.51 miles |
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3.03 miles |
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1.08 miles |
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1.3 miles |
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1.71 miles |
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