Wyvern Academy

A good academy special converter school in Dorset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wyvern Academy.

Weymouth, DT35AL Ofsted: Good Age 2-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
8 July 2015
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Dorchester Road
Weymouth, DT35AL
Phone
1305817917
Website
wyvernacademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138716
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT3 5AL
Website
http://www.wyvernacademy.co.uk
Age range
2-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
90 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
90
Free School Meals
44.2% (40 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (90 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
2 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
5
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
90 pupils
2-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

Wyvern Academy is a purpose-built specialist school for children and young people aged 2 to 19 years with learning difficulties, including autism, physical and sensory disabilities and healthcare needs.

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