358
Pupils · 2024/25
9%
EAL · 2024/25
36%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 12/03/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityKent
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.1:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The Wyvern School (Buxford) · All-through · Kent
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
358
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.1
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
9%
FSM eligible
42%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
11%
Persistent absence
36%
Contact
Address
Great Chart Bypass, Ashford, TN23 4ER
Local authority
Kent
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 358 | 7.8 | 100% | 9% | 42% | 11% | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 364 | 8.2 | 100% | 10% | 39% | 12% | 41% |
| 2022/23 | 352 | 8.1 | 100% | 9% | 37% | 12% | 38% |
| 2021/22 | 327 | 7.4 | 100% | 10% | 39% | 14% | 49% |
| 2020/21 | 315 | 7.3 | 100% | 10% | 34% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 281 | 8.4 | 100% | 8% | 39% | 12% | 37% |
| 2017/18 | 242 | 8.8 | 100% | 8% | 32% | 10% | 31% |
| 2016/17 | 220 | 7.4 | 100% | 6% | 31% | 8% | 26% |
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