The Wyvern School (Buxford)

About The Wyvern School (Buxford)

The Wyvern School (Buxford) is a foundation special school in Ashford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 358 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 44.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Foundation special school

Age Range

Ages 4–19

Gender

Mixed

Number of Pupils

358

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

12 March 2024

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Great Chart Bypass, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4ER

Phone

01233621302

Headteacher

Penny Bullen

Website

https://www.wyvern.kent.sch.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Wyvern School (Buxford)?

The Wyvern School (Buxford) is a foundation special school in Ashford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–19.

How many pupils does The Wyvern School (Buxford) have?

The Wyvern School (Buxford) has 358 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Wyvern School (Buxford)'s Ofsted rating?

The Wyvern School (Buxford) was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024).

How does The Wyvern School (Buxford) perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Wyvern School (Buxford) achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2 in 2025/26.

How does The Wyvern School (Buxford) perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at The Wyvern School (Buxford) met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is The Wyvern School (Buxford)?

The Wyvern School (Buxford) is located at Great Chart Bypass, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4ER.