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The Wavell School

Community school · Farnborough · GU14 6BH

Ages 11–16 · 1,042 pupils · Hampshire

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

49.2

Overall absence

8.5%

Admissions demand

1.23 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-01-27

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.20
−20+2
Attainment 849.2
English & maths grade 5+46%
English & maths grade 4+70%
EBacc entry41%

EBacc APS: 4.4

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)20.0%
Unauthorised2.4%
Authorised absence
6.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.1%
Enrolments in measure
1,042

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.23 · Competitive

1st preferences

249

Places offered

204

1st-preference offers

188

Total preferences (any rank)
515
Preferred offers (top 3)
203
Applications from outside LA
67
Offers to outside-LA applicants
3
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill103%

1,042 pupils · 1,016 places

Pupils on roll
1,042
Boys / girls
527 / 515
School capacity
1,016
Capacity fill
1,042 / 1,016 (103%)
Free school meals
16.4%
FSM pupils
171
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Headteacher
Mrs Emma Wright

Location

Address
Lynchford Road, The Wavell School
Postcode
GU14 6BH
Town
Farnborough
County
Hampshire
Local authority
Hampshire
District
Rushmoor
Constituency
Aldershot
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
13 on roll / 15 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community school (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Farnborough, Hampshire, 1,042 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 16.4%. SEN provision includes: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Farnborough
30
Secondary schools in Farnborough
3
Academies among open schools in Farnborough
17% (5)
Open schools in GU14
30
Secondary in GU14
3
Open schools in Hampshire LA
620
Secondary in Hampshire LA
67

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in FarnboroughNear GU14

  • Cove School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Farnborough · GU14 9RN · Hampshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att840.4
    • P8-0.7
    • EM5+34%
    • Absence9.3%

    2.2 miles away

  • Ash Manor School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Secondary

    Ash · GU12 6QH · Surrey

    Ages 11–16

    • Att851.5
    • P80.4
    • EM5+56%
    • Absence8.4%

    2.5 miles away

  • All Hallows Catholic School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Farnham · GU9 9HF · Surrey

    Ages 11–18

    • FSM14.9%

    2.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Emma Wright
Telephone
01252341256
Website
http://www.wavellschool.org.uk/

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