How many pupils does Wyvern Academy have?

Wyvern Academy has 90 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Wyvern Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Wyvern Academy is part of SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Wyvern Academy?

Wyvern Academy is located at Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AL.

Wyvern Academy

Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AL

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

KS2 expected

2–19

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About Wyvern Academy

Wyvern Academy is an academy special converter in Weymouth, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 90 pupils on roll. It is part of SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 45.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Dorset →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 2–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 90 / 90 (100%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

45.3%

Free school meals

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

100%

Sustained destination

100%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.4%

Overall absence

32.0%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

16.7

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

5.6

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

72.92

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +17.8 vs 2023/24

£51,715

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↓ −£172 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£30,712

Spend per pupil

£33,684

Income per pupil

39%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AL
Phone: 01305817917
Headteacher: Katherine Seymour
Website: http://www.wyvernacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST →

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PermanentPart time£26,846 - £28,153 (actual salary for part-time, term time only working £19,093 - £20,022)

Closes 8 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wyvern Academy?: Wyvern Academy is an academy special converter in Weymouth, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 2–19.
How many pupils does Wyvern Academy have?: Wyvern Academy has 90 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Wyvern Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Wyvern Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Wyvern Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Wyvern Academy is part of SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Wyvern Academy?: Wyvern Academy is located at Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AL.

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