The Wyvern School (Buxford) — School in Ashford

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The Wyvern School (Buxford)

Ashford, TN23 4ER

358 Pupils

— Capacity

4–19 Age Range

40.80% FSM %

258 Boys

100 Girls

About The Wyvern School (Buxford)

The Wyvern School (Buxford) is an Special schools for pupils aged 4–19 based in Kent, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 358 pupils on roll. Current headteacher: Penny Bullen.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Kent or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Foundation special school
Type Group	Special schools
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	Kent
Region	South East
Administrative District	Ashford
Parliamentary Constituency	Weald of Kent
Ward	Weald Central
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Opened	01-04-1999
UKPRN	10016007
URN	131748
Data Last Updated	10-11-2025

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Colin Watson	Chair of Governors	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Teresa Bracken	Governor	06/12/2024	05/12/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Oghenekome Brown	Governor	06/12/2024	05/12/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Deanne Daburn	Governor	27/02/2024	26/02/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sarah Milligan	Governor	07/10/2024	06/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Amie Taylor	Governor	03/03/2025	02/03/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jasmine Turner	Governor	28/02/2023	27/02/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Samantha Whittingham	Governor	07/12/2022	06/12/2026	Elected by school staff