Westfield Arts College
Other · Foundation special school · Ages 4–19 · Weymouth, Dorset
Westfield Arts College is an other school in Weymouth, Dorset for ages 4–19 (foundation special school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 22 February 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Littlemoor Road, Preston, Weymouth, DT3 6AA
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 4–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Dorset
- Pupils on roll
- 233 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 50.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 22 February 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils who are ‘supported to thrive and flourish in their own unique way’ and ‘a great family and community feel’ are views of Westfield Arts College shared by many parents and carers.”
- “Staff create an atmosphere that is calm and productive.”
- “Pupils get the care and support they need to overcome challenges.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 27 April 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Dorset.
- Wyvern Academy 1.5 mi Standards maintained
- Arbour House School 1.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Kingfisher School 2.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Compass 3.1 mi Standards maintained
- Dorchester Learning Centre 3.3 mi Good
- St Osmund's Church of England Middle School 4.1 mi Good
- Dorchester Middle School 4.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Sunninghill Preparatory School 4.6 mi No Ofsted grade