The Wyvern School (Buxford)
Other · Foundation special school · Ages 4–19 · Ashford, Kent
The Wyvern School (Buxford) is an other school in Ashford, Kent for ages 4–19 (foundation special school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 12 March 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Great Chart Bypass, Ashford, TN23 4ER
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 4–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Kent
- Pupils on roll
- 374 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 44.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 12 March 2024
Strengths
- “A sense of community and belonging is evident as you walk around this calm and happy school.”
- “Staff understand the different needs of each pupil.”
- “Staff ensure that pupils receive appropriate care and education.”
To improve
- “A minority of staff are less confident in how to help pupils engage with learning through play or communicate what they need.”
- “When this is the case, some pupils may become frustrated with learning or not engage as well as they could.”
- “However, a minority of staff are not yet confident in doing so.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 3 May 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Kent.
- Goldwyn School 1.2 mi Outstanding
- The T3 School 1.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- The John Wallis Church of England Academy 1.4 mi Good Last distance published
- Ashford School 1.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Kings Park School 1.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Spring Grove School 2003 Ltd 4.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Caldecott Foundation School 5.1 mi School remains Good
- Heath Farm School 5.7 mi No Ofsted grade