Wyvern Academy
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
89
AGES
2 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special converter

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(18/06/2019)
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92%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

5.7:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
29.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
43.4%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Dorchester Road
Weymouth
DT3 5AL
01305817917

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. Since your appointment, you have worked tirelessly with trustees, your senior team and staff to strengthen the systems and processes to ensure the ongoing improvement of Wyvern. As a team, you are determined to provide the very best for pupils. You all have high expectations and high aspirations. This team approach has ensured that any changes are researched, well thought through, practical and, at times, innovative. The school has therefore improved its offer to pupils as well as maintaining its ethos as a community that values each individual. Staff say they are proud to work at the school. Typical comments from parents who responded to the Ofsted survey included statements that the school is ‘brilliant’, ‘excellent’ and ‘amazing’. Over time at the school, pupils make strong progress. They develop communication well. They acquire skills in English and mathematics. Pupils learn to play and work alongside others. They learn to concentrate better, and are able to express choice and ask questions. They develop self-help, independence and physical skills well. This means that they are prepared well for adult life. Safeguarding is effective. The staff’s deep care for individuals ensures that pupils are well looked after and are kept safe. Staff know pupils well, so can respond to any communication from the individual or any changes in behaviour. Procedures for reporting concerns are clear and well used.

Wyvern Academy Parent Reviews



84% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 68% Agree 24% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 18-06-2019
Strongly Agree 72% Agree 24% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>72, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 18-06-2019
Strongly Agree 52% Agree 32% Disagree 12% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 18-06-2019
Strongly Agree 76% Agree 16% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>76, "agree"=>16, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 18-06-2019
Strongly Agree 56% Agree 28% Disagree 12% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>56, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 18-06-2019
Strongly Agree 32% Agree 44% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 12% {"strongly_agree"=>32, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>12} Figures based on 25 responses up to 18-06-2019
Strongly Agree 48% Agree 44% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 25 responses up to 18-06-2019
Strongly Agree 56% Agree 28% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 12% {"strongly_agree"=>56, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>12} Figures based on 25 responses up to 18-06-2019
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 24% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 18-06-2019
Strongly Agree 68% Agree 20% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 18-06-2019
Strongly Agree 72% Agree 16% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 12% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>72, "agree"=>16, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>12, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 18-06-2019
Yes 84% No 16% {"yes"=>84, "no"=>16} Figures based on 25 responses up to 18-06-2019

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