Wildern School

A good academy converter school in Hampshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wildern School.

Southampton, SO304EJ Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
55.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.05
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 71.5%
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
23 April 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Wildern Lane
Hedge End
Southampton, SO304EJ
Phone
1489783473
Website
wildern.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136654
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4EJ
Website
https://www.wildern.org/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
RAISE EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1,900 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
1,869
Free School Meals
16.5% (308 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (49 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
71.5 (+19.5 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
34.5 (+15.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.7 (+10.2 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
52 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
312
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,869 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts"

Care Opportunity Quality

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Headteacher emphasising Wildern's ethos of Care, Opportunity and Quality and the motto 'Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts', with a commitment to high expectations and ensuring every student is known as an individual and challenged regardless of ability.

Facilities

The Wave lecture theatre Berry Theatre Radio station 3-D printer

Curriculum Highlights

English Mathematics Science Languages (French or Spanish) History Geography Religious Studies Design & Technology Food Technology Computing Art Music Dance Drama Physical Education (120 minutes per week) Broad range of qualifications and Level 2 courses in Years 9-11

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