Wyvern Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Eggleston View Darlington County Durham DL3 9SH |
| Phone | 01325351377 |
| Reference Number | 143845 |
Wyvern Academy has made significant progress since its last inspection, moving from a position of requiring improvement to being rated as good overall. The school fosters a positive and inclusive environment where pupils feel happy and safe, and staff have developed strong relationships with students. The leadership team has successfully implemented a broad and ambitious curriculum that caters to the diverse needs of its students, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are well-supported and engaged in their learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 503 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.13%
Girls: 54.87% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 59 | 55 | 114 |
| 8 | 39 | 61 | 100 |
| 9 | 45 | 64 | 109 |
| 10 | 37 | 48 | 85 |
| 11 | 47 | 48 | 95 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.9% |
| Asian, Other | 3.4% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| African | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 12 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, safe, and well-supported.
- Strong and respectful relationships between staff and pupils.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum that allows for pupil choice.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Consistent behavior expectations with most pupils meeting them.
- Rich extra-curricular opportunities promoting personal development.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in curriculum delivery across some classes.
- Tasks sometimes do not consider pupils' starting points.
- Pupils lack a secure understanding of other faiths and religions.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 24.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 42.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Second Preference | 26 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 28 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
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