Wyvern Academy
Academy special converter · Ages 2–19 · Weymouth, Dorset
Wyvern Academy is a special school in Weymouth, Dorset for ages 2–19 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 20 November 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT3 5AL
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 2–19
- Council
- Dorset
- Pupils on roll
- 95 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 45.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 27.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 20 November 2024
Strengths
- “Wyvern Academy has a ‘child-centred, family-focused’ approach at the heart of its work.”
- “The school provides high-quality pastoral support to pupils and their families.”
- “It teaches pupils how to stay safe, healthy and keep active.”
To improve
- “Nonetheless, on occasion, staff’s understanding of the seven areas of engagement for pupils’ learning, such as responsiveness and curiosity, varies.”
- “As a result, some teaching does not precisely meet pupils’ needs, which slows their progress across the curriculum.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 13 December 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.
What a pass unlocks for Wyvern Academy
- Earlier exam results, 2022/23 to 2023/24
- Where pupils go after they leave
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Dorset.
- Westfield Arts College 1.5 mi School remains Outstanding
- Arbour House School 1.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Kingfisher School 1.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Compass 2.3 mi Standards maintained
- Dorchester Learning Centre 3.7 mi Good
- Dorchester Middle School 4.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Osmund's Church of England Middle School 4.7 mi Good
- Sunninghill Preparatory School 5.2 mi No Ofsted grade