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Wey Valley Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Wey Valley Academy
- Secondary
- Dorset DT3 5AN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils learn from an engaging and demanding curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school site.
Current Educational Practices: Teaching presents information clearly and checks that pupils understand.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers鈥� curriculum expertise varies; some need improvement.
Strengths and Challenges: Where expertise is less secure, pupils do not learn as effectively.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents say that bullying is very rare, and staff act quickly if it happens.
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to provide feedback and find out other opinions.
Parent Satisfaction: Pupils and parents say that bullying is very rare.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff act quickly if bullying occurs.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Improved curriculum in response to low published outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils say bullying is very rare, and staff act quickly if it happens.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils receive good-quality pastoral care.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, including outdoor education and trips.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils embrace opportunities to enrich their learning.
Career Counselling Services: The school provides appropriate information about careers to all pupils.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Older pupils are well informed about their post-16 options.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Needs are identified accurately and appropriate adaptations made.
Subjects Offered: Increasing numbers of pupils study subjects making up the English Baccalaureate.
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About Us
Wey Valley Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 976 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 31% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | 15.1 | 15.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 31% | 48% | 32% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | -0.46 | 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 | 36.1 | 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 | 31% | 19.08% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 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 | 16% | 15.19% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 5.83% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 9.53% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.94 | 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 | 91% | 82.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 156 | 147 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 75.58% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 71% | 33.42% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 32.21% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.13% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.79% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | -0.73 | 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 | 39.6 | 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 | 38% | 21.85% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 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 | 30% | 18.03% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 8.18% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 11.45% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.36 | 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 | 93% | 94.1% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 157 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 88% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 38.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 35.76% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.86% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.43% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 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.
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Holidays & terms
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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wey Valley Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1