Wye School
Wye, TN25 5EJ · Kent · secondary school
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38th of 99 secondary schools in Kent we can score, 103 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.8/10 against 901 of them, against 6.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 47.3 · 56 | 30% | 1.69 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.35 · 76 | 25% | 1.90 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.3 · 46 | 10% | 0.46 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wye School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, inspected in June 2024. In 2024/25, 40.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.6, compared with the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.35 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Combined Cadet Force, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Enrichment Week, and football.
Getting in
The published school roll is 557 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to maintain the progress seen in 2023/24? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Wye School
Overview
Wye School continues to be a good school, providing an environment where pupils feel valued and cared for within a close community. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, delivering a broad curriculum that enables students to acquire key knowledge and skills for future success. The school fosters strong relationships, ensuring pupils are confident, respectful, and well-prepared for their next steps in education or employment.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and valued, with "strong trusting relationships" allowing them to discuss worries with adults.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and broad," enabling pupils to study the full range of national curriculum subjects and build deep connections in their learning.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they work with "increasing levels of independence and confidence."
- Sixth-form students demonstrate "positive attitudes" with excellent attendance and engagement, producing high-quality work.
- Pupils are well-informed about future careers, benefiting from opportunities to meet employers and take part in work experience.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some subjects is not yet consistently implemented, meaning pupils do not always achieve as highly in these areas as in others.
- A small number of pupils have higher levels of absence, preventing them from fully benefiting from the education on offer; the school must continue its work to ensure regular attendance.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.9 |
| 2024/25 | 46.6 |
| 2025/26 | 45.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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