Wey Valley Academy
URN: 147291 • Weymouth DT3 5AN
Overview
- Name
- Wey Valley Academy
- URN
- 147291
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 45.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Steven Dyer (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01305817000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 436 Dorchester Road, Weymouth DT3 5AN
Summary
Wey Valley Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Weymouth, Dorset, with a current enrolment of 996 students and a capacity of 1,020. As an academy converter, it operates with a commitment to providing a comprehensive education for students aged 11 to 16. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, where respect, resilience, and ambition are core values that guide both academic and personal development.
The curriculum at Wey Valley Academy is designed to encourage students to explore their interests and develop their talents across various subjects. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including clubs and sports teams, aimed at promoting personal growth and teamwork. The leadership emphasizes high expectations and strives for academic excellence, preparing students for future challenges.
Wey Valley Academy actively engages with the local community, building relationships that enhance educational opportunities and workplace readiness. The school's ethos focuses on nurturing the next generation of leaders and thinkers, ensuring that every student is empowered to thrive in a respectful and ambitious environment.
The curriculum at Wey Valley Academy is designed to encourage students to explore their interests and develop their talents across various subjects. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including clubs and sports teams, aimed at promoting personal growth and teamwork. The leadership emphasizes high expectations and strives for academic excellence, preparing students for future challenges.
Wey Valley Academy actively engages with the local community, building relationships that enhance educational opportunities and workplace readiness. The school's ethos focuses on nurturing the next generation of leaders and thinkers, ensuring that every student is empowered to thrive in a respectful and ambitious environment.
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Nearby alternatives
- Wey Valley Academy (46.0)
- The Wey Valley School (45.2)
- Budmouth College (43.8)
- Budmouth Academy Weymouth (43.3)
- All Saints' Church of England School, Weymouth (38.2)
Key details
- LA
- Dorset
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED
- Capacity
- 1020
- Pupils
- 996
- Boys
- 498
- Girls
- 498
- FSM %
- 33.00
- Open date
- 2019-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 996 | 498 | 498 | 1020 | 33.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 976 | 464 | 512 | 1020 | 33.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 932 | 459 | 473 | 1020 | 32.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 932 | 459 | 473 | 1020 | 32.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 888 | 442 | 446 | 1020 | 32.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 863 | 444 | 419 | 1271 | 27.60 |
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