The Wavell School

A good community school school in Hampshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Wavell School.

Farnborough, GU146BH Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

63

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
58.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.2
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 70.4%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
16 October 2012
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Lynchford Road
Farnborough, GU146BH
Phone
1252341256
Website
wavellschool.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
116448
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Lynchford Road, Farnborough, GU14 6BH
Website
http://www.wavellschool.org.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1,016 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,018
Free School Meals
14.8% (151 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.5% (56 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
70.4 (+18.4 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
30.0 (+10.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.2 (+9.7 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.2 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
170
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,018 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We care to challenge"

Respect Aspiration British Values Democracy Unity Solidarity Inclusivity Diversity

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher welcomes families to The Wavell School, emphasises the school's ethos 'We care to challenge', high standards, strong partnership with parents, and a curriculum that inspires curiosity and outstanding progress.

Facilities

Sports Hall C Block Hall Wavell Hall Classrooms IT Suites Movement Studio Conference Room Netball Courts

Admissions Criteria

The Wavell School is popular and oversubscribed with waiting lists in each year group. Applications are online via the Hampshire Admissions Website; on-time applications had a deadline of 31 October 2025, with late applications allowed. Parents who applied on time will be notified of the outcome on 2 March 2026. The school uses Hampshire County Council GIS to determine distances for catchment and has an appeals procedure.

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