Wye School
Wye School is a mixed free school based in Wye, Kent, England.
Wye Free School | |
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Address | |
Kempe Centre Olantigh Road , , TN25 5EJ | |
Coordinates | 51°25′41″N 0°11′38″E |
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Type | Free school |
Motto | To make a difference in childrens education[1] |
Established | 2013 |
Department for Education URN | 139664 Tables |
Ofsted | Reports |
Principal | Mr Magee[2][3] |
Gender | Mixed |
Age | 11 to 18 |
Enrolment | 451[2] |
Website | http://www.wyeschool.org.uk |
The school caters for students aged 11–18 years. It is currently a 3-form entry school admitting 90 pupils,[4] was over-subscribed in its second academic year,[4] and is expected to have approximately 600 students on roll when full.[4]
Background
Wye School opened in September 2013, following a successful campaign led by local parents and community members to meet the demand for more high-quality school places in the Ashford area.[5]
The school is part of United Learning, a national group of schools spanning the state and independent sectors, united in the aim of bringing out 'the best in everyone'.[6]
Ofsted
In June 2015, the school had its first Ofsted inspection, when the school was judged to be 'Good'.[7]
Then again in 2018, as part of a short inspection, Ofsted confirmed that Wye School continues to be 'Good'.[7] Following the visit, in a letter to the school's Principal, the Inspector wrote: "Your determination to provide the best standard of education for each pupil is clear."[7]
Academic Achievement
In August 2018, the school's first GCSE cohort celebrated receiving their exam results.
As well as a number of individual successes, these saw 66% of students achieving five or more 9-4/A*-C grades including English and maths, under the government's new grading structure.[8]
Education with Character
As part of United Learning, alongside pursuing academic excellence, Wye School believes in providing an 'Education with Character'.[9]
References
- "Wye School > Home".
- "EduBase - Wye School".
- "Wye School > Staff > Staff List".
- Wye Free School Admissions Criteria
- "Wye School > About Wye School > The Story of Wye School". www.wyeschool.org.uk. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- "United Learning > About Us > Welcome". unitedlearning.org.uk. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- [email protected], Ofsted Communications Team (16 February 2019). "Find an inspection report and registered childcare". reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- "Wye School celebrates its first ever GCSE results". United Learning. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- "Wye School > Learning > Curriculum". www.wyeschool.org.uk. Retrieved 24 July 2019.