What did Ofsted judge Budmouth Academy Weymouth's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Budmouth Academy Weymouth's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in March 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Budmouth Academy Weymouth?

Budmouth Academy Weymouth has 1,466 pupils on roll.

What ages does Budmouth Academy Weymouth take?

Budmouth Academy Weymouth admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Budmouth Academy Weymouth located?

Budmouth Academy Weymouth is located in Weymouth, DT4 9SY, Dorset.

How do I apply to Budmouth Academy Weymouth?

Budmouth Academy Weymouth is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Budmouth Academy Weymouth?

On offer day for 2025-26 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Budmouth Academy Weymouth was 1.733 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Budmouth Academy Weymouth?

When Budmouth Academy Weymouth has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order (see notes) and children who appear to the admission authority of the school, to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Highest ability (top 30 from abilities test) — The 30 students that demonstrate the highest ability within the abilities test are automatically provided with an offer. All applicants are welcome to complete the abilities test. The abilities test is carried out during the Autumn Term prior to the following September start. All information on the abilities testing is published in the Autumn Term via the website, social media platforms and during the Open Evenings; 3. Sibling — Children with a sibling attending the school in the academic year of admission (see notes), and 3 further criteria. 235 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: If the Academy is oversubscribed in any of the categories 3 - 6 above, pupils who live closest to the Academy will be given priority. (See Note 3). If there are insufficient places to accommodate all applicants and applicants for the final place(s) cannot be split, the remaining place(s) will be allocated using a random allocation process. The process will be electronically administered through the IT providers in use at the time. At the time of setting this policy the providers are Synergy. Where multiple birth siblings (twins and triplets) from the same family are tied for the final place, the Academy will admit them all and exceed its PAN.

What is the largest ethnic background at Budmouth Academy Weymouth?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.2% of pupils at Budmouth Academy Weymouth are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Budmouth Academy Weymouth: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How close did you need to live?

1.733miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2025-26 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Budmouth Academy Weymouth

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order (see notes) and children who appear to the admission authority of the school, to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Highest ability (top 30 from abilities test) — The 30 students that demonstrate the highest ability within the abilities test are automatically provided with an offer. All applicants are welcome to complete the abilities test. The abilities test is carried out during the Autumn Term prior to the following September start. All information on the abilities testing is published in the Autumn Term via the website, social media platforms and during the Open Evenings.
3Sibling — Children with a sibling attending the school in the academic year of admission (see notes)
4Children of staff — Children of staff at the school: a. The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Catchment area / feeder school — Children living within the catchment area for, or attending, Portesham Primary School
6Distance — All other children ordered by the straight-line distance between home and Budmouth Academy measured by shortest safe walking distance. (see notes).

If two applications tie: If the Academy is oversubscribed in any of the categories 3 - 6 above, pupils who live closest to the Academy will be given priority. (See Note 3). If there are insufficient places to accommodate all applicants and applicants for the final place(s) cannot be split, the remaining place(s) will be allocated using a random allocation process. The process will be electronically administered through the IT providers in use at the time. At the time of setting this policy the providers are Synergy. Where multiple birth siblings (twins and triplets) from the same family are tied for the final place, the Academy will admit them all and exceed its PAN.

The abilities test (criterion 2) allocates places to the top 30 scoring applicants; this is a partial aptitude/ability criterion rather than a fully selective school. Up to two additional places may be available for admission to the Autism Base, following LA policy. PAN of 260 applies to Year 7 to Year 11.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Budmouth Academy Weymouth: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Budmouth Academy Weymouth's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Budmouth Academy Weymouth's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in March 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Budmouth Academy Weymouth?: Budmouth Academy Weymouth has 1,466 pupils on roll.
What ages does Budmouth Academy Weymouth take?: Budmouth Academy Weymouth admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Budmouth Academy Weymouth located?: Budmouth Academy Weymouth is located in Weymouth, DT4 9SY, Dorset.
How do I apply to Budmouth Academy Weymouth?: Budmouth Academy Weymouth is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Budmouth Academy Weymouth?: On offer day for 2025-26 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Budmouth Academy Weymouth was 1.733 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Budmouth Academy Weymouth?: When Budmouth Academy Weymouth has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order (see notes) and children who appear to the admission authority of the school, to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Highest ability (top 30 from abilities test) — The 30 students that demonstrate the highest ability within the abilities test are automatically provided with an offer. All applicants are welcome to complete the abilities test. The abilities test is carried out during the Autumn Term prior to the following September start. All information on the abilities testing is published in the Autumn Term via the website, social media platforms and during the Open Evenings; 3. Sibling — Children with a sibling attending the school in the academic year of admission (see notes), and 3 further criteria. 235 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: If the Academy is oversubscribed in any of the categories 3 - 6 above, pupils who live closest to the Academy will be given priority. (See Note 3). If there are insufficient places to accommodate all applicants and applicants for the final place(s) cannot be split, the remaining place(s) will be allocated using a random allocation process. The process will be electronically administered through the IT providers in use at the time. At the time of setting this policy the providers are Synergy. Where multiple birth siblings (twins and triplets) from the same family are tied for the final place, the Academy will admit them all and exceed its PAN.
What is the largest ethnic background at Budmouth Academy Weymouth?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.2% of pupils at Budmouth Academy Weymouth are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Budmouth Academy Weymouth

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order (see notes) and children who appear to the admission authority of the school, to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Highest ability (top 30 from abilities test) — The 30 students that demonstrate the highest ability within the abilities test are automatically provided with an offer. All applicants are welcome to complete the abilities test. The abilities test is carried out during the Autumn Term prior to the following September start. All information on the abilities testing is published in the Autumn Term via the website, social media platforms and during the Open Evenings.
3Sibling — Children with a sibling attending the school in the academic year of admission (see notes)
4Children of staff — Children of staff at the school: a. The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Catchment area / feeder school — Children living within the catchment area for, or attending, Portesham Primary School
6Distance — All other children ordered by the straight-line distance between home and Budmouth Academy measured by shortest safe walking distance. (see notes).

Budmouth Academy Weymouth: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Budmouth Academy Weymouth's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Budmouth Academy Weymouth's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in March 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Budmouth Academy Weymouth?: Budmouth Academy Weymouth has 1,466 pupils on roll.
What ages does Budmouth Academy Weymouth take?: Budmouth Academy Weymouth admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Budmouth Academy Weymouth located?: Budmouth Academy Weymouth is located in Weymouth, DT4 9SY, Dorset.
How do I apply to Budmouth Academy Weymouth?: Budmouth Academy Weymouth is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Budmouth Academy Weymouth?: On offer day for 2025-26 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Budmouth Academy Weymouth was 1.733 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Budmouth Academy Weymouth?: When Budmouth Academy Weymouth has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order (see notes) and children who appear to the admission authority of the school, to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Highest ability (top 30 from abilities test) — The 30 students that demonstrate the highest ability within the abilities test are automatically provided with an offer. All applicants are welcome to complete the abilities test. The abilities test is carried out during the Autumn Term prior to the following September start. All information on the abilities testing is published in the Autumn Term via the website, social media platforms and during the Open Evenings; 3. Sibling — Children with a sibling attending the school in the academic year of admission (see notes), and 3 further criteria. 235 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: If the Academy is oversubscribed in any of the categories 3 - 6 above, pupils who live closest to the Academy will be given priority. (See Note 3). If there are insufficient places to accommodate all applicants and applicants for the final place(s) cannot be split, the remaining place(s) will be allocated using a random allocation process. The process will be electronically administered through the IT providers in use at the time. At the time of setting this policy the providers are Synergy. Where multiple birth siblings (twins and triplets) from the same family are tied for the final place, the Academy will admit them all and exceed its PAN.
What is the largest ethnic background at Budmouth Academy Weymouth?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.2% of pupils at Budmouth Academy Weymouth are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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