Wyvern Academy

Wyvern Academy Wyvern Academy is a secondary school in Darlington. It is part of Consilium Acadamies (MAT).

Wyvern Academy is a secondary school situated in the Branksome area of Darlington in the north east of England.

05/10/2026

🐉❤️ WELCOME TO WYVERN!

What’s it really like to be a Year 7 at Wyvern Academy? 👀

We asked our Year 7 students what they love most about Wyvern — from their teachers and lessons to friendships, opportunities and everything that makes school life special. 🥰📚✨

🎥 Hear it from the students themselves in our ‘Welcome to Wyvern’ video!

🏫 Choosing a secondary school for September 2027?
Applications are now open! 🎉

📋 To apply for a secondary school place, you’ll need to complete an application through Darlington Borough Council and list Wyvern Academy as one of your preferred schools.

👉 Ready to apply? Find out more and submit your application here:
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-years/admissions/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

🐉 Could Wyvern be the right choice for your child? Come and discover what makes our school special! ❤️

Your Wyvern 'Week Ahead' Please remember to ensure you arrive in full uniform with all of your equipment.
04/10/2026

Your Wyvern 'Week Ahead'
Please remember to ensure you arrive in full uniform with all of your equipment.

🕊️ Celebrating World Peace Day at Wyvern Academy! 🕊️Our students got creative at lunchtime, making beautiful paper origa...
02/10/2026

🕊️ Celebrating World Peace Day at Wyvern Academy! 🕊️

Our students got creative at lunchtime, making beautiful paper origami doves with Mrs Cass to celebrate World Peace Day! 💙

The dove is a symbol of peace, hope and unity, and it was lovely to see our students getting involved and spreading a positive message throughout our school community. 🌍✨

Your week ahead at Wyvern.
27/09/2026

Your week ahead at Wyvern.

🎉 POSITIVE POINTS = REWARDS! 🎉We’re excited to launch the Wyvern Academy Class Charts Reward Store! 🏆Our pupils can now ...
25/09/2026

🎉 POSITIVE POINTS = REWARDS! 🎉
We’re excited to launch the Wyvern Academy Class Charts Reward Store! 🏆
Our pupils can now spend their positive points on rewards through Class Charts.

⭐ How it works:
1️⃣ Log in to Class Charts and check your positive points.
2️⃣ Choose a reward you would like to spend your points on.
3️⃣ Head to the Library during break or lunch to collect your reward.

A fantastic way to recognise the kindness, respect and resilience shown by our pupils every day. 💙❤️

Earn your points. Spend your points. Enjoy your rewards! 🌟

🚨 E-SCOOTER SAFETY AWARENESS 🛴A reminder to parents and students about the laws and safety risks surrounding e-scooters....
25/09/2026

🚨 E-SCOOTER SAFETY AWARENESS 🛴

A reminder to parents and students about the laws and safety risks surrounding e-scooters. Please take a few minutes to read the information shared by Durham Constabulary and the County Durham & Darlington Road Safety Partnership.

Let’s help keep our young people safe both on and around the roads. 💙

📚🥧 YEAR 11 PIE & PEAS REVISION EVENING 🥧📚As we approach Year 11’s first set of internal examinations, we are inviting st...
24/09/2026

📚🥧 YEAR 11 PIE & PEAS REVISION EVENING 🥧📚

As we approach Year 11’s first set of internal examinations, we are inviting students and parents/carers to our HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Pie & Peas Revision Evening!

📅 Thursday 8th October
⏰ 5:00pm – 6:00pm

The evening will include:

📖 Revision techniques and strategies from our English and Maths teams
👨‍👩‍👧 Advice for parents/carers on supporting revision at home
📚 Free revision guides for students
📝 Information about the upcoming Year 11 examinations
🥧 Pie and peas for all attendees!

Our first Year 11 internal examinations begin Monday 2nd November 2026. Students will also receive their examination timetable at the evening.

👉 Please register your attendance by Thursday 1st October using the Academy’s registration link.

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We look forward to welcoming our Year 11 students and families and working together to support them through this important stage of their education. ❤️📚

🚨 SAFEGUARDING ANNOUNCEMENT – PARENT NOTICE 🚨Please be mindful of where you park outside school when dropping off or col...
23/09/2026

🚨 SAFEGUARDING ANNOUNCEMENT – PARENT NOTICE 🚨

Please be mindful of where you park outside school when dropping off or collecting your child.

We ask that all parents and carers park considerately and safely, ensuring that you:

🚗 Do not block visibility for pedestrians or other road users
🚗 Do not obstruct access for emergency vehicles
🚗 Avoid parking in a way that could put students or families at risk
🚗 Take extra care around busy school entrances and crossing points

Your support helps us keep our students, families and wider school community safe.

Thank you for helping us make the area around Wyvern Academy a safer place for everyone. ❤️

🔬 JOB OF THE WEEK: DATA SCIENTIST 📊Ever wondered what a career working with data, artificial intelligence and machine le...
21/09/2026

🔬 JOB OF THE WEEK: DATA SCIENTIST 📊

Ever wondered what a career working with data, artificial intelligence and machine learning could look like? 💻🧠

This week’s Job of the Week is all about becoming a Data Scientist!

📈 What do they do?
Data Scientists use software, AI and machine learning to analyse and interpret large amounts of data.

💡 Key skills:
✔️ Knowledge of maths and statistics
✔️ Analytical thinking
✔️ Attention to detail
✔️ Excellent communication skills
✔️ Understanding of computer systems and applications

📚 Useful subjects: Maths, Computer Science & ICT

🎓 Qualifications:
From GCSEs and A-Levels through to university degrees or degree apprenticeships, there are lots of pathways into this exciting career.

💷 Salary: £32,000 – £83,000 per year
📊 Workforce growth: Up 4.1% by 2035

Could Data Scientist be a career for you? 🚀

21/09/2026

📚 Y7 SETTLING IN EVENING – NEXT TUESDAY! 📚

A reminder to all our Year 7 families that our Y7 Settling In Evening is taking place next Tuesday.

This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s Form Tutor and discuss how they have settled into life at Wyvern, including any pastoral or work-related concerns you may have.

💬 Meet the Form Tutor
🏫 Discuss how your child is settling in
📚 Talk about work, progress and routines
💙 Share any pastoral concerns or questions

We look forward to welcoming our Year 7 families!

Address

Eggleston View
Darlington
DL39SH

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441325351377

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