Wye School, Wye
Wye School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Wye, part of United Learning Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2026 GCSE results were the 40th-highest of the 101 schools in Kent with published results, and 1,776th of 3,298 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- GCSE results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
- Progress (2024)
- Above average
Year 7 applications for September 2027 close in 6 days
Deadline Monday 2 November 2026. Apply to Kent (the council where you live). Offers on 1 March.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Wye School in detail
Results
In 2026, pupils at Wye School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 45.3, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 48.1 in Kent and 47 across England.
47% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 49% in Kent and 47% in England.
That is down from 46.6 in 2025.
Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was 0.35: pupils made above average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.
Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 40.3, against 47.2 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 6.9 points.
Pupils sat GCSEs in 17 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Geography, Combined Science and Business Studies.
Getting a place at Wye School
For September 2026 entry, 132 families put Wye School as their first choice and 595 named it as one of their preferences, for 131 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 36 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Wye School are Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (2.6 miles, Good, Attainment 8 42.4); The Norton Knatchbull School (3.4 miles, Good, selective, Attainment 8 64.2); The North School (3.7 miles, Attainment 8 39.4); and Highworth Grammar School (3.9 miles, Outstanding, selective, Attainment 8 69.2).
Wye School's 2026 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Towers School and Sixth Form CentreThe Norton Knatchbull SchoolThe North SchoolHighworth Grammar School
The trust
Wye School is one of 98 schools run by United Learning Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's secondary schools, pupils averaged an Attainment 8 score of 49 in 2024/25.
Where pupils go next
Of the 126 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 91% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 40% to a further education college, 2% to an apprenticeship and 2% into work.
Of the 36 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 36% went on to university or other higher education, 8% to apprenticeships and 42% into work. 9% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Who goes there
11.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (73%), Mixed (7%) and Black (5%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Wye Rail Station, about 800 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wye Free School (outside), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 14 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Wye School issued 65 suspensions, 11.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2015 inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
About
Wye School is a British, mixed, secondary, free school in Wye, Kent. As of 2022, it is operated by United Learning.
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At a Glance
23.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
Academic year 2025/26GCSE Results
2025/26 academic year
Progress 8 has improved from 0.13 to 0.35 (2023 to 2024). Attainment 8 has remained stable at around 45.3 (2023 to 2026). GCSE English & Maths 5+ has improved from 41% to 47% (2023 to 2026).
Performance by Group
| Group | Progress 8 | Attainment 8 | Eng+Maths 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| All pupils | - | 45.3 | 47.3% |
| Disadvantaged(25) | - | 40.3 | 32% |
| Not known to be disadvantaged(66) | - | 47.2 | 53% |
| Boys(48) | - | 43.2 | 43.8% |
| Girls(43) | - | 47.7 | 51.2% |
Show more breakdowns (2)
| Known or believed to be other than English(7) | - | 44.8 | 42.9% |
| Non mobile(90) | - | 45.7 | 47.8% |
2025/26 academic year - DfE performance tables data
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
After GCSEs - Leaver Destinations
After GCSEs (Year 11) - 126 students
2023/24 data
Exclusions & Suspensions
0
Permanent exclusions
0.00%
Exclusion rate
65
Suspensions
11.30%
Suspension rate
36 pupils received one or more suspensions out of 575 pupils
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby secondary schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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
Your chances of a place at Wye School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
577 pupils
600 places
23 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wye
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wye
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.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
87
SEN Support
24
EHC Plans
19.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
557
Total Pupils
297
Boys
260
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
39
Teachers
14.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,859
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,930
Per pupil
£3975k
Total funding
£132k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.4%
Overall absence
18.0%
Persistent absence
561
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
Wye School
Questions parents ask about Wye School
What are GCSE results like at Wye School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Wye School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.3. 47% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Wye School's Ofsted rating?
Wye School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Wye School?
No fixed boundary. When Wye School is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Wye School?
Wye School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Wye School?
Classes at Wye School average 23.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Wye School?
Wye School has around 557 pupils on roll. 24% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Wye School?
6.4% of sessions were missed at Wye School in 2024/25. 18% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Wye School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Wye School on your application. Applications for Year 7 places starting in September 2027 close on Monday 2 November 2026, and offers are made on Monday 1 March 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Wye School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Wye School?
Wye School is at Olantigh Road, Wye, Kent, TN25 5EJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)