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Wey Valley Academy
436 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AN, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.1 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
996
Capacity
1,020
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 76% nationally. The percentage of students securing grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 61%, with nearly half reaching grade 5 or above. While the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 33%, overall parent satisfaction appears favorable based on available data.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.0 | Bottom 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 61% | Bottom 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 49% | Top 38% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 33% | Top 45% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 24% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.6%
White Other4.4%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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50.64289, -2.46901 · DT3 5AN
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN147291
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteweyvalley-academy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Wey Valley Academy rated by Ofsted?
Wey Valley Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2023.
Is Wey Valley Academy a good school?
Wey Valley Academy scores 32.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Wey Valley Academy in GCSEs?
Wey Valley Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.0. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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