The Wyvern School (Buxford), Ashford
The Wyvern School (Buxford) is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Ashford. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Wyvern School (Buxford) in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to The Wyvern School (Buxford) are Goldwyn School (1.2 miles, Outstanding); The T3 School (1.3 miles, Good); Kings Park School (1.9 miles, selective); and Caldecott Foundation School (5.1 miles, Good).
Goldwyn SchoolThe T3 SchoolKings Park SchoolCaldecott Foundation School
Where pupils go next
Of the 20 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 5% to a further education college.
Who goes there
44.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.1% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (73%), Mixed (8%) and Asian (6%).
Almost every pupil at The Wyvern School (Buxford) has an education, health and care plan (374 of 374 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
The Wyvern School (Buxford) provides for pupils with autism, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ashford International Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Matalan (adjacent), 240 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 201 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kent (101), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, The Wyvern School (Buxford) issued 8 suspensions, 2.2 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years, Sixth form.
At a Glance
44.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Autism, Physical, MLD +2
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with The Wyvern School (Buxford)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to The Wyvern School (Buxford) from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. The Wyvern School (Buxford) is in Kent; for families living there:
Apply to Kent for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 17
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 14 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Ashford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ashford
Across Kent council
Places available
19,539
Applications
18,644
Got 1st preference
78.9%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
374
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
The Wyvern School (Buxford) provides for pupils with autism, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
374
Total Pupils
269
Boys
105
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
50
Teachers
7.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,371
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
11.3%
Overall absence
35.8%
Persistent absence
299
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Wyvern School (Buxford)
Showing 10 of 11 linked schools
Questions parents ask about The Wyvern School (Buxford)
What are GCSE results like at The Wyvern School (Buxford)?
In the 2026 results, pupils at The Wyvern School (Buxford) achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2. 3% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is The Wyvern School (Buxford)'s Ofsted rating?
The Wyvern School (Buxford) was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024.
What is the catchment area for The Wyvern School (Buxford)?
No fixed boundary. When The Wyvern School (Buxford) is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to The Wyvern School (Buxford)?
The Wyvern School (Buxford) has around 374 pupils on roll. 44% are eligible for free school meals.
Does The Wyvern School (Buxford) have specialist SEN provision?
The Wyvern School (Buxford) provides for pupils with autism, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at The Wyvern School (Buxford)?
11.3% of sessions were missed at The Wyvern School (Buxford) in 2024/25. 35.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The Wyvern School (Buxford)?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming The Wyvern School (Buxford) on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near The Wyvern School (Buxford)?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 14 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Wyvern School (Buxford)?
The Wyvern School (Buxford) is at Great Chart Bypass, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4ER.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)