Budmouth Academy Weymouth

About Budmouth Academy Weymouth

Budmouth Academy Weymouth is an academy sponsor led in Weymouth, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,499 pupils on roll. It is part of ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 March 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40 (2025/26). 25.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Dorset →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,499 / 1,800 (83%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 March 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Chickerell Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9SY

Phone

01305830500

Head Teacher

Sara Mashike

Website

https://www.budmouth-aspirations.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Budmouth Academy Weymouth?

Budmouth Academy Weymouth is an academy sponsor led in Weymouth, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Budmouth Academy Weymouth have?

Budmouth Academy Weymouth has 1,499 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Budmouth Academy Weymouth's Ofsted rating?

Budmouth Academy Weymouth was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 March 2024).

How does Budmouth Academy Weymouth perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Budmouth Academy Weymouth achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40 in 2025/26.

Is Budmouth Academy Weymouth part of an academy trust?

Yes — Budmouth Academy Weymouth is part of ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Budmouth Academy Weymouth?

Budmouth Academy Weymouth is located at Chickerell Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9SY.