Wyvern Academy
Eggleston View, Darlington, DL3 9SHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wyvern Academy is a secondary school in Darlington for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 47 schools in Darlington. It ranks 9th of 9 secondary schools in Darlington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 June 2023, report published 15 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 June 2023
Leaders have achieved their ambitious vision of giving this community the school it deserves. Wyvern Academy is a place where pupils are happy, safe and learn well. Leaders have fostered a culture of celebration and recognition. Pupils' 'wonderful work' is celebrated weekly and pupils are rightly proud of their achievements. Most pupils are engaged in lessons and keen to learn. In this small school, staff know pupils well. There are strong and respectful relationships evident throughout school. Pupils feel that adults care about them. Pupils also explain that school is a welcoming place, where everyone is valued. They do not feel that bullying is a problem. If it occurs, staff take it seriously and deal with it. Leaders want pupils to have a wide range of experiences. The extra-curricular offer aims to ensure there is something to appeal to everyone, from digital gaming and 'critter club' to a range of sports and gardening. Pupils learn about how to take care of their mental health and promote well-being. Leaders have carefully considered how to develop pupils' resilience. Pupils are being prepared to succeed in life.
What the school should improve
- There is some variability in how well the curriculum is taught. Some teachers do not check systematically what pupils know and understand in lessons. Some tasks do not take account of pupils' starting points. This makes it more difficult for some pupils to have a secure understanding of curriculum content. Leaders should ensure that teachers check what pupils know and can remember and that teaching is consistently effective across all classes.
- Pupils do not have a secure understanding of different faiths and religions. This means that their understanding of tolerance and respect is not underpinned by knowledge. Leaders should ensure that pupils have sufficient opportunities to develop a secure understanding of different faiths and religions.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
95 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
464 pupils on roll, with places for 900
Schools near Wyvern Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel College | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 53.5 |
| Hummersknott Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 47.8 |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Longfield Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 42.8 |
| Polam Hall School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 44.6 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CONSILIUM ACADEMIES
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Nadia Robinson
- Phone
- 01325351377
- Address
- Eggleston View, Darlington, DL3 9SH
- Local authority
- Darlington
- URN
- 143845
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.