Special school · Dorset

Westfield Arts College

Special
Ages 4–19
Sixth form
Term dates checked

Term dates

This school's own term dates broadly match Dorset council's, so the council's dates are shown here. INSET days can differ, so check the school's calendar for those.

2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

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Ofsted inspection

Short (ungraded) inspection, 22 February 2023: School remains Outstanding.

Read the Ofsted reports

From Ofsted's published inspection data (Open Government Licence). Report cards and older grades use different scales, so they can't be compared directly.

About and location

Type: Special school
Phase: Special
Ages: 4–19
Pupils: 233
Gender: Mixed
Phone: 01305833518
Address: Littlemoor Road, Preston, Weymouth, DT3 6AA
Website: westfield.dorset.sch.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.