Wyvern Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Darlington. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wyvern Academy.

Darlington, DL39SH Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
42.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.52
English & Maths grade 4+ %
45.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 44.4%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
20 June 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Eggleston View
Darlington, DL39SH
Phone
1325351377
Website
wyvernacademy.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143845
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Eggleston View, Darlington, DL3 9SH
Website
http://wyvernacademy.org/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CONSILIUM ACADEMIES
Capacity
900 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
466
Free School Meals
44.8% (209 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
39.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.7
English Attainment 8:
9.1
Maths Attainment 8:
7.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.7
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.7
Ebacc English:
98.8%
Ebacc Entry:
4.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
98.8%
Ebacc Languages:
11.1%
Ebacc Maths:
98.8%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.52
Progress 8 Range:
-0.83 to -0.21

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
78
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
466 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Partnerships Opportunity People Centred

Head Teacher's Message

Wyvern Academy aims for excellence in learning and opportunities, offers after-school clubs, trips and activities, and embeds values of kindness, respect and resilience to help students become well-prepared adults.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Wyvern Academy is registered under Darlington Council’s local authority and the admission policy is devised and administered by them. Current Year 7 intake for 2026 is 140.

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