Wey Valley Academy

About Wey Valley Academy

Wey Valley Academy is an academy converter in Weymouth, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 996 pupils on roll. It is part of AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 October 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.9 (2025/26). 33.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Dorset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

996 / 1,020 (98%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 October 2023

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

436 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AN

Phone

01305817000

Head Teacher

Steven Dyer

Website

http://weyvalley-academy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wey Valley Academy?

Wey Valley Academy is an academy converter in Weymouth, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Wey Valley Academy have?

Wey Valley Academy has 996 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Wey Valley Academy's Ofsted rating?

Wey Valley Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 October 2023).

How does Wey Valley Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Wey Valley Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.9 in 2025/26.

Is Wey Valley Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Wey Valley Academy is part of AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED.

Where is Wey Valley Academy?

Wey Valley Academy is located at 436 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AN.