Wey Valley Academy Catchment Area
Wey Valley Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Weymouth, Dorset , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 996 pupils, and a capacity of 1020 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
996
Pupils
1,020
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Wey Valley Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Wey Valley Academy 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 →Wey Valley Academy — School Information
- Full address
- 436 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT3 5AN
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 33% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147291
Other Secondary Schools in Weymouth
If Wey Valley Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Weymouth are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Wey Valley Academy
Is Wey Valley Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Wey Valley Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1020 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Wey Valley Academy? ▾
Admission to Wey Valley Academy 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 Wey Valley Academy cover? ▾
Wey Valley Academy is a secondary school in Weymouth, Dorset, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Wey Valley Academy? ▾
Wey Valley Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.