Wyvern Academy
Academy sponsor led
Darlington, DL3 9SH
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 14% in England
8 of 8 in Darlington
Pupils
464
First preferences per place
0.85
2026/27
Absence
9.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 38.6 | 39.7 | 37.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33% | 26% | 24% | |
| Average English grade | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 26% | 28% | 29% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.80 | -0.52 | — |
46% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Carmel College · 1.1 mi · Not judged · Top 18% in England
- Hummersknott Academy · 1.2 mi · Report card · Top 35% in England
- Longfield Academy · 1.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 43% in England
- Polam Hall School · 2.0 mi · Report card · Bottom 34% in England
- St Aidan's Church of England Academy · 2.7 mi · Good · Bottom 19% in England
- Haughton Academy · 2.8 mi · Report card · Bottom 25% in England
Best secondary schools in Darlington · Best secondary schools in County Durham
The neighbourhood
Wyvern Academy is in Cockerton & Hopetown (typical home £155,500, crime high).
What is Wyvern Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wyvern Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Wyvern Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Wyvern Academy is in the bottom 14% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.