Wyvern Academy, based in Weymouth, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Wyvern Academy currently has around 90 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 71.1% boys and 28.9% girls. Around 45.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT3 5AL |
| Website: | http://www.wyvernacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01305817917 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Dorset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Katherine Seymour |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138716 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/07/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 90 |
| Number of Pupils: | 90 |
| Number of Boys: | 64 |
| Number of Girls: | 26 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 92.20% | 83 |
| White and Asian | 3.30% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 1 |
| Other White | 1.10% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.10% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School Broadwey , DT3 5DQ | - not rated | 432 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School, Broadwey Broadwey , DT3 5DQ | - not rated | 432 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radipole Primary School Radipole Lane , DT3 5HS | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southill Primary School Sycamore Road , Southill DT4 9UF | 3out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bincombe Valley Primary School Culliford Way , Littlemoor DT3 6AW | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wey Valley Academy 436 Dorchester Road , DT3 5AN | 3out of 4 | 247 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wey Valley School Dorchester Road , DT3 5AN | - not rated | 248 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wey Valley Academy Dorchester Road , DT3 5AN | - not rated | 248 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastland College Cranford Avenue , DT4 7LQ | - not rated | 2,619 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyvern Academy Dorchester Road , DT3 5AL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern School Dorchester Road , DT3 5AL | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southill Home Tuition Service Southill Youth Centre , Southill Garden Drive DT4 9SF | - not rated | 2,203 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Arts College Littlemoor Road , Preston DT3 6AA | 4out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| College of the Sacred Hearts Carlton Road , DT4 7QD | - not rated | 2,638 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.