Budmouth Academy Weymouth Catchment Area
Budmouth Academy Weymouth is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Weymouth, Dorset , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1499 pupils, and a capacity of 1800 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
1,499
Pupils
1,800
Capacity
83%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Budmouth Academy Weymouth Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Budmouth Academy Weymouth sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Dorset. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dorset catchment area documents →Budmouth Academy Weymouth — School Information
- Full address
- Chickerell Road, Weymouth, DT4 9SY
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 27.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147443
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Frequently Asked Questions — Budmouth Academy Weymouth
Is Budmouth Academy Weymouth oversubscribed? ▾
Budmouth Academy Weymouth has a capacity of 1800 places and currently has 1499 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Dorset.
What is the admissions policy for Budmouth Academy Weymouth? ▾
Admission to Budmouth Academy Weymouth is managed by Dorset. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Budmouth Academy Weymouth cover? ▾
Budmouth Academy Weymouth is a secondary school in Weymouth, Dorset, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Budmouth Academy Weymouth? ▾
Budmouth Academy Weymouth was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.