Wye School

A good free schools school in Kent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wye School.

Wye, TN255EJ Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

63

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
62.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.35
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 73.8%
Continue in education or training
45.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 52.0%
Sustained employment
85.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 44.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
2 June 2015
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
Olantigh Road
Wye, TN255EJ
Phone
1233811110
Website
wyeschool.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139664
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Olantigh Road, Wye, TN25 5EJ
Website
http://www.wyeschool.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
600 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
598
Free School Meals
20.8% (124 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.0% (24 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
52.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
44.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Not in Education or Work
4.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
48%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
25 students
Per cohort

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
41.3 (+21.9 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
73.8 (+21.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.9 (+9.4 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.35 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
38 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
75
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
598 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 1 subject

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We deliver academic excellence and education with character in a close-knit community, bringing out the best in everyone."

Ambition Confidence Creativity Respect Enthusiasm Determination

This ethos is our expression of Christian roots; schools are fully inclusive and welcome and respect students and staff of all faiths and none.

Head Teacher's Message

Our focus at Wye School is on creating a climate for outstanding teaching and learning, underpinned by the Rosenshine Principles of Instruction and Teach Like a Champion techniques, to ensure high expectations and effective learning for every student.

Facilities

Sports field Multi-Use Games Area Plaza (playground with seating and a covered section) Dining Hall Reception Languages Food Art Photography Science Sixth Form areas Maths English Humanities Assembly Hall Sports Hall Kempe Centre Margaret Williams Building

Curriculum Highlights

National Curriculum at Key Stage 3 delivered via United Learning core curriculum GCSEs include English Language, English Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths GCSE options include Music, Art, PE, Computing, Business, Food, RS, History, Geography, Spanish Ability-based setting in English, Maths and Science with movement between sets as students progress Strong post-16 pathways with A Levels and vocational routes; careers programme and open days to local Sixth Forms and colleges

SEND Provision

Special Educational Needs or Disability: The school provides SEN support in class with a SENCO and Student Support Assistants; works with Kent County Council SEN to deliver EHCPs; there is no SEN or Nurture Unit separate from mainstream lessons.

Admissions Criteria

Wye School is oversubscribed with 120 places per year; admissions are open to students of all abilities; there is no selection by ability or faith. Kent County Council coordinates admissions for Year 7. Offers for September 2026 will be issued on 2 March 2026. Waiting lists and in-year admissions are managed by the school and KCC.

Financial Information

There are 120 places in each year group and they are free of charge.

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