The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 358
- FSM
- 40.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Penny Bullen (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Great Chart Bypass, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4ER
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGodinton Primary School
Primary · 824m away
Great Chart Primary School
Primary · 864m away
Beaver Green Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford
Primary · 1.3km away
The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Repton Manor Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Highworth Grammar School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Wyvern School (Buxford)'s Ofsted rating?
The Wyvern School (Buxford) was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Wyvern School (Buxford)?
The Wyvern School (Buxford) currently has 358 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Wyvern School (Buxford) take?
The Wyvern School (Buxford) caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is The Wyvern School (Buxford)?
The Wyvern School (Buxford) is in Ashford, TN23 4ER, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Wyvern School (Buxford) have a sixth form?
Yes, The Wyvern School (Buxford) has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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