Wey Valley Academy
Academy converter secondary school in Weymouth (Dorset).
Location
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Welcome to Wey Valley Academy, where we are committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and creators. As the Principal, it is my privilege to guide a school community that values respect, resilience, and ambition in everything we do.
At Wey Valley, we believe that every student has the potential to excel, and we provide a wide range of opportunities for personal, academic, and extracurricular growth. From our innovative curriculum to our diverse clubs, sports teams, and creative programs, we ensure that every student has the chance to explore their passions, discover new talents, and challenge themselves.
Our commitment to fostering resilience means that we encourage students to embrace challenges, learn from setbacks, and build the perseverance needed to achieve their goals. We also hold ambition at the heart of our community, inspiring students to set high expectations for themselves and to strive for excellence in all areas of life.
The achievements of our students, both within the classroom and beyond, speak for themselves. Whether it's academic success, sports championships, or artistic accomplishments, our students consistently demonstrate their ability to excel in a variety of fields, and we are proud to celebrate their achievements.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Reading Plus
Key facts
- URN
- 147291
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Constituency
- South Dorset
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2019
Governing body (5 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah Longdon | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Peter Vowles | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Christina Whitchelo | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Alex Tibbey | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Stuart Mead | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Rebecca Hawker Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record