All Saints' Church of England Academy
Weymouth, DT4 9BJ · Dorset · secondary school
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17th of 19 secondary schools in Dorset we can score, 29 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.5/10 against 702 of them, against 2.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 35.0 · 24 | 30% | 0.73 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.33 · 25 | 25% | 0.63 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.8 · 12 | 10% | 0.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
All Saints' Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 35.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.33 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in January 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the DJ Club, Chess, Minecraft Competition, Boardgames, Dungeons & Dragons, Lego, Reading with Primary Students, and the Archbishop's Award. Sports include the Football Academy, Fishing, Running / Walking, Basketball, Contemporary Dance, Tag Rugby, Badminton / Rounders, and Youth Shoots. Arts and music options cover Still Life Drawing, Creative Writing, Cultural Crafts, Photography, Crochet, Woodwork, Lino-printing, and Origami.
Getting in
The published school roll is 598 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
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How does the school support pupils to close the attainment gap identified
What Ofsted said about All Saints' Church of England Academy
Overview
Pupils at All Saints’ Church of England Academy are described as “happy and safe” within a school that promotes a clear ethos of ‘Act wisely, Build Community, Help Others’. While behaviour and personal development are rated as Good, the overall effectiveness and quality of education require improvement, particularly regarding academic outcomes for older pupils. The report highlights a disparity in curriculum ambition, noting that while younger students benefit from a broad plan, those in Years 10 and 11 “lack key knowledge and understanding,” which hinders their exam preparation.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate good behaviour and appreciate that lessons are not disrupted, with clear expectations regarding consequences.
- The school effectively supports reading, using the ‘Drop Everything and Read’ programme to improve accuracy and confidence for all pupils.
- Personal development is strong, with a carefully planned ‘Learning for Life’ and religious education curriculum that includes age-appropriate sex and relationships education.
- A comprehensive careers programme engages pupils in all year groups through guest speakers and workshops to support future choices.
- Attendance is beginning to improve as leaders monitor patterns closely and work with families to address persistent absence.
Areas to improve
- The trust must ensure the curriculum for key stage 4 pupils is ambitious enough to prepare them well for further education or employment.
- Assessment information regarding pupils’ gaps and misconceptions must be used effectively to adapt the curriculum so these gaps are corrected.
- The school needs to routinely monitor and review the impact of interventions on pupils’ outcomes to ensure strategies are effective.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.5 |
| 2024/25 | 35.6 |
| 2025/26 | 37.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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