Wyvern Academy

Special
Academy
Ages 2 to 19

Ofsted: Good

Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT3 5ALOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Wyvern Academy is a special school in Weymouth for ages 2 to 19. It is one of the 179 schools in Dorset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 July 2015, report published 7 September 2015

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

10 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 62 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Pupil numbers and mix

95 pupils on roll, with places for 90

Eligible for free school meals45.3%

45.3%, 18.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Wyvern Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Westfield Arts College	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding	0% met the expected standard
Arbour House School	2 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Not published
Kingfisher School	2 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published
Harbour School Dorset	11 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 3.9
The Luccombe Hub	15 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published

School details

School type: Academy special converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Age range: 2 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mrs Katherine Seymour
Phone: 01305817917
Website: wyvernacademy.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT3 5AL
Local authority: Dorset
URN: 138716

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.