Wyvern Academy

Wyvern Academy
Type Academy
Headteacher Mo Wilkinson
Deputy Headteacher Caroline Kelly
Location Eggleston View
Branksome

Darlington
County Durham
DL3 9SH
 England
54°32′16″N 1°35′48″W / 54.5377°N 1.59675°W / 54.5377; -1.59675Coordinates: 54°32′16″N 1°35′48″W / 54.5377°N 1.59675°W / 54.5377; -1.59675
DfE number 841/4000
DfE URN 137122 Tables
Ofsted Reports Pre-academy reports
Gender Coeducational
Ages 11–16
Website Official website

Wyvern Academy is a coeducational secondary school with academy status, located in the Branksome area of Darlington, County Durham, England. It schools pupils aged 11 to 16, and is the choice of school for most residents living in the Branksome/Faverdale/Cockerton areas of Darlington. The school was originally known as the Darlington School of Maths and Science.

In 1977, the school was used as the location for an edition of We Are the Champions (TV series).

In 2009, the school was officially designated as a Science and Mathematics College. The school converted to academy status in January 2012.

In 2014, Darlington School of Maths and Science celebrated the 50th Anniversary.

In 2017, the school renamed itself from Darlington School of Maths and Science to Wyvern Academy. The rebranding occurred after the school was taken over by Consilium Academy Trust.[1]

References

  1. Arnold, Stuart (10 January 2017). "Former Darlington School of Maths and Science renamed as Wyvern Academy". Darlington & Stockton Times. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
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