The Wyvern School (Buxford)

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

GoodSpecialAges 4–19358 pupils

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Good358 pupilsAges 4–19EHCP

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Good2y ago

Inspected Mar 2024

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Ages4 - 19

Pupils358

Good2y ago

Ages4 - 19

Pupils358

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Type

Foundation

Phase

Special School

Age Range

4 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Pupils

358

Avg Class Size

~24*

Head Teacher

Mrs Penny Bullen

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Mar 2024

SENDGeneral SEN

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

11.3%

Absence rate

Avg 5.9%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

11.3%vs 5.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate11.3%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence35.8%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.4%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder208 pupils (58%)

Severe Learning Difficulty85 pupils (24%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty23 pupils (6%)

Speech, Language & Communication22 pupils (6%)

Physical Disability8 pupils (2%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health5 pupils (1%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty4 pupils (1%)

Visual Impairment2 pupils (1%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 pupils (0%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)50

Teaching assistants (FTE)123

Support staff (FTE)141

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils358

Free school meals43.3%

English as additional language8.9%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British74.6%

White Other5.3%

Black African4.5%

Mixed Other3.6%

Asian Other3.1%

Other1.7%

Indian1.4%

Mixed White & Asian1.4%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.4%

Mixed White & African1.1%

White Irish0.6%

Pakistani0.6%

Gypsy/Roma0.3%

Chinese0.3%

Black Caribbean0.3%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£21,928

total expenditure per pupil

+£14,528 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£7,820

Support staff£8,585

Premises£1,016

Energy£428

Learning resources£906

Income per pupil£22,091

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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