Wyvern College is a secondary school in Eastleigh, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Wyvern College currently has around 1331 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.3% boys and 49.7% girls. Around 20.5% 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 8.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.9%).
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 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including SP who stay in school sixth forms and 27% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Botley Road, Eastleigh, SO50 7AN |
| Website: | https://www.wyverncollege.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02380692679 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hampshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ben Rule |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 138184 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/03/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1350 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1331 |
| Number of Boys: | 669 |
| Number of Girls: | 662 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 86.90% | 1157 |
| Other White | 3.90% | 52 |
| Other Mixed | 2.20% | 29 |
| African | 1.10% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 12 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 11 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 9 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.70% | 9 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oak Junior School Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN | 3out of 4 | 160 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Oak Infant School Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN | 3out of 4 | 191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Park Infant School Abbotsbury Road , Bishopstoke SO50 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Park Junior School Underwood Road , Bishopstoke SO50 6GR | 3out of 4 | 2,352 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School Durley Brook Road , Durley SO32 2AR | 4out of 4 | 2,401 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyvern College Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Technology College Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's School Lakesmere House , Allington Lane SO50 7DB | - not rated | 591 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchester Christian School Co Kings School Senior , Hampshire SO50 7DB | - not rated | 591 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allington Manor School Allington Manor , Allington Lane SO50 7DE | - not rated | 2,027 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.