234
Pupils · 2024/25
0%
EAL · 2024/25
20%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 22/02/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityDorset
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.6:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Westfield Arts College · All-through · Dorset
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
234
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.6
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
0%
FSM eligible
55%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
8%
Persistent absence
20%
Contact
Address
Littlemoor Road, Preston, Weymouth, DT3 6AA
Local authority
Dorset
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 234 | 7.4 | 100% | 0% | 55% | 8% | 20% |
| 2023/24 | 234 | 6.8 | 100% | 0% | 52% | 10% | 25% |
| 2022/23 | 220 | 6.5 | 100% | 0% | 48% | 10% | 25% |
| 2021/22 | 216 | 7.8 | 100% | 0% | 48% | 12% | 37% |
| 2020/21 | 214 | 7.6 | 100% | 0% | 38% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 208 | 7.3 | 100% | 0% | 45% | 8% | 22% |
| 2017/18 | 207 | 7.1 | 100% | 1% | 40% | 8% | 19% |
| 2016/17 | 202 | 7.2 | 100% | 1% | 38% | 7% | 22% |
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